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pseudohermaphrodite.

An individual that has the external genitalia of one sex, but the internal sex organs of the other.

19 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An individual that has the external genitalia of one sex, but the internal sex organs of the other.

  2. A flower that has become functionally unisexual by the suppression of either stamens or pistils.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Pre-Greekder.? Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English hermaphrodite English pseudohermaphrodite From pseudo- + hermaphrodite.

adj
  1. Having external genitalia of one sex, but the internal sex organs of the other.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Pre-Greekder.? Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English hermaphrodite English pseudohermaphrodite From pseudo- + hermaphrodite.

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