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androus

|an-drous|

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/ˈændrəs/

male reproductive organs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'androus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'andros,' where 'andr-' meant 'man' or 'male.'

Historical Evolution

'andros' transformed into the Latin word 'andrus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'androus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a man or male,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having stamens or male reproductive organs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having stamens or male reproductive organs.

The plant is androus, producing only male flowers.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 11:43