gynandrous
Having stamens and pistils together in a columnHaving stamens and pistils together in a column.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having stamens and pistils together in a column.
Orchids have gynandrous flowers.
(not comparable)Exhibiting characteristics of both femininity and masculinity. Denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous.
Origin
From Ancient Greek γύνανδρος (gúnandros, “of doubtful sex, womanish; warlike woman”); equiFrom Ancient Greek γύνανδρος (gúnandros, “of doubtful sex, womanish; warlike woman”); equivalent to gyno- (“woman”) + -androus.
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Word family
5 related wordsDerivedpolygynandrous