Gynandroid

/ɡɪˈnændrɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the characteristics of both a woman and a man; appearing to combine male and female features.

Etymology

From Greek gynē (woman) + andr- (man) + -oid (resembling), combining roots to describe something that looks like it has both genders.

Kelly Says

Before modern understandings of gender and androgyny, 'gynandroid' was the scientific term used to describe anyone whose appearance didn't fit neatly into expected gender presentations.

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