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gynandrous

adjective
gyn·​an·​drous | \ ËŒgÄ«n-ˈan-drÉ™s How to pronounce gynandrous (audio) , ËŒjin-\

Definition of gynandrous

: having the androecium and gynoecium united in a column

First Known Use of gynandrous

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gynandrous

Greek gynandros of doubtful sex, from gynē woman + andr-, anēr man — more at andr-

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