gynandria

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noun

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plural -s

: gynandry

Gynandria

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plural noun

Gy·​nan·​dria

in former classifications

: a class comprising plants with gynandrous flowers

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin, from Greek gynandros + New Latin -ia

Plural noun

New Latin, from Greek gynandros of doubtful sex, womanish (from gyn- + andr-, anēr man) + New Latin -ia

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