androgynia

/æn.drɒdˈdʒaɪn.iə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition or appearance of having both male and female physical characteristics, especially in plants, or a type of intersex condition.

“The botanist studied the phenomenon of androgynia in certain species of orchids.”

2. noun

The quality of having a mix of masculine and feminine characteristics in art, literature, or culture, especially in a way that blurs traditional gender distinctions.

“The artist’s work exhibited a unique blend of androgynia, challenging societal norms and expectations.”

Synonyms

  • hermaphroditism
  • intersexuality

Antonyms

  • gynandry
  • separate sex