hermaphrodite
12 synonyms for hermaphrodite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An organism, such as certain plants or animals, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
epicene
maphrodite
morphodite
mophrodite
androgyne
gynandromorph
dichogamous
cosexual
intersex
androgynous
hermaphroditic
ambisexual
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An organism, such as certain plants or animals, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
“Many species of earthworm are hermaphrodites.”
epicene
maphrodite
morphodite
mophrodite
androgyne
gynandromorph
dichogamous
cosexual
intersex
androgynous
hermaphroditic
ambisexual
2. adj
Having both male and female reproductive organs or characteristics.
“The flower is hermaphrodite, containing both stamens and pistils.”
Etymology
From Hermaphroditus, the mythical child of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged bodies with a water nymph and gained both male and female characteristics.
Full origin of hermaphrodite →Frequently asked questions
What does “hermaphrodite” mean?
The word “hermaphrodite” means an organism, such as certain plants or animals, possessing both male and female reproductive organs. In plain terms, having both male and female reproductive features; used mainly in biology to describe plants and animals.
How do you pronounce “hermaphrodite”?
“Hermaphrodite” is pronounced h-MAF-ruh-dyt (/hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hermaphrodite” in a sentence?
Here is “hermaphrodite” used in a sentence: “Many species of earthworm are hermaphrodites.”
What is another word for “hermaphrodite”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hermaphrodite” include maphrodite, morphodite, mophrodite, androgyne, gynandromorph and dichogamous.
What part of speech is “hermaphrodite”?
Depending on how it is used, “hermaphrodite” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “hermaphrodite” have?
“Hermaphrodite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an organism, such as certain plants or animals, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
