gynandrous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having both male and female characteristics.

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Variants

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gynandrous

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Etymology

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From Greek gynandrós, compound of gyné (woman) and andrós (man).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gynandrous' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it has been used in various fields such as biology and mythology.

2. In some ancient Greek myths, gynandrous figures were believed to possess extraordinary powers and were worshipped as deities.

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1. hermaphrodite: A term used to describe an individual organism having both male and female sexual characteristics.

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In ancient Greek mythology, a gynandrous figure was often depicted as having both male and female features, representing the union of opposite sexes.

How to Memorize "gynandrous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or person that has both male and female characteristics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of union or merging of opposite sexes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word: 'Gyné (woman) and Andrós (man) equals Gynandrous'.

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