meno

/ˈmɛnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hormone that suppresses female characteristics and promotes male development.

“The doctor explained that the child’s low levels of meno were causing the abnormal development.”

2. noun

A genus of fungi, specifically a type of edible mushroom.

“The recipe required a variety of fresh fungi, including some rare species of meno.”

Synonyms

  • androgen
  • testosterone

Antonyms

  • estrogen
  • female hormone