Definition of androgynous
1 : having the characteristics or nature of both male and female androgynous heroines
2a : neither specifically feminine nor masculine the androgynous pronoun themb : suitable to or for either sex androgynous clothing
3 : having traditional male and female roles obscured or reversed an androgynous marriage
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Examples of androgynous in a Sentence
the androgynous hairdos favored by the hip
an actor whose androgynous looks are at the heart of his appeal
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Visitors entering the room were first met by two tall, androgynous clowns of cyber fame, Tina and Mrs. Vera, perched atop a plexiglass platform and armed with what appeared to be feather dusters.
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Origin and Etymology of androgynous
Latin androgynus hermaphrodite, from Greek androgynos, from andr- + gynē woman — more at queen
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ANDROGYNOUS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of androgynous for English Language Learners
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: having both male and female characteristics or qualities
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: suitable for both men and women
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