androus
|an-drous|
C2
/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
Last updated: 2025/06/28 11:43
