'andromorphous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'andros' meaning 'man' and 'morphē' meaning 'form' or 'shape.'

'andromorphous' was formed in English using Greek roots, combining 'andro-' (man) and '-morphous' (form), and has been used in scientific and descriptive contexts since the 19th century.

Initially, it meant 'having the form of a man,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, especially in biology and descriptive sciences.