Etymology

hemigynous

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Today it means: Having characteristics of both male and female of the species but the sexual organs for one gender only. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἡμι-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἡμι-
  2. English todayhemigynous

From Ancient Greek ἡμι- (hēmi-) + γυνή (gunḗ) + -ous.

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