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Meaning of hermaphrodite in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /hərˈmæfrədaɪt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hermaphrodite

    Definitions

    1. of animal or plant

    Examples

    • « having both male female reproductive organs »

    Synonyms

    • androgynous
  2. Noun

    hermaphrodite

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Latin from Greek hermaphroditos (see Hermaphroditus)

    Definitions

    1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs

    Examples

    • « at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made »

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