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agynous

|a-gyn-ous|

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/əˈdʒaɪnəs/

lacking female organs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agynous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agynos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gynē' meant 'woman or female.'

Historical Evolution

'agynos' transformed into the English word 'agynous' and has retained its meaning related to the absence of female reproductive organs.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without a woman or female,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking female reproductive organs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking female reproductive organs.

The agynous plant species cannot produce seeds.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 15:21