Hermaphrodite

Word HERMAPHRODITE
Character 13
Hyphenation her maph ro dite
Pronunciations /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Hermaphrodite"

What do we mean by hermaphrodite?

An animal or plant exhibiting hermaphroditism. noun

Something that is a combination of disparate or contradictory elements. noun

A human being in whom the sexual characteristics of both sexes are to some extent, really or apparently, combined; also, one of the higher animals which is similarly deformed. noun

One of those lower animals which normally possess the parts of generation of both the male and the female, so that reproduction can take place without the union of two individuals. noun

In botany, a flower that contains both the stamen and the pistil perfectly developed, or the male and female organs of generation, within the same floral envelop or on the same receptacle. See perfect. noun

Same as hermaphroditic.

Including, or being of, both sexes. adjective

See under Brig. adjective

An individual which has the attributes of both male and female, or which unites in itself the two sexes; an animal or plant having the parts of generation of both sexes, as when a flower contains both the stamens and pistil within the same calyx, or on the same receptacle. In some cases reproduction may take place without the union of the distinct individuals. In the animal kingdom true hermaphrodites are found only among the invertebrates. See Illust. in Appendix, under Helminths. noun

A person or thing possessing two opposing qualities. noun

A hermaphrodite brig. noun

Having gender-ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads, in one individual or organism. adjective

Combining two opposing qualities. adjective

Of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs adjective

One having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made noun

An individual or organism possessing ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads.

A person or thing possessing two opposing qualities.

A hermaphrodite brig.

A farm wagon convertible to multiple purposes.

An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

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The word "hermaphrodite" in example sentences

Those unfamiliar with the term "intersex" may still recognize the term "hermaphrodite" -- a single human possessing both male and female genitalia -- which is one variety of intersexuality. ❋ Addison Smith (2011)

Naturally, hearing the word hermaphrodite reminded me of my stepmother. ❋ Jonathan Nasaw (2010)

And first of all, if I could just say no bias no bull, the term hermaphrodite, which the good doctor used is considered to be profoundly outdated. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After some research on the term hermaphrodite on wikipedia, it is now known as chimerism, but the general term that covers all those conditions is intersex. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The term hermaphrodite is now outmoded and regarded as derogatory by intersexuals. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In zoology, a hermaphrodite is an organism of a species whose members possess both male and female sexual organs during their lives. ❋ Unknown (2005)

From here out I will use the term hermaphrodite, but please beclear that I do not intend it in any way as a derogatory term and though above you quote a journal as saying this term is no longer acceptable in clinical use, that is the manner in which I am using it.) ❋ Autumn Sandeen (2010)

You know as well as I that a hermaphrodite is not a sexual degenerate. ❋ Unknown (2006)

A hermaphrodite is born with male and female genitalia. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Jupiter was himself sometimes represented as being female; and the word hermaphrodite is in itself a union between Hermes and Aphrodite, the male and female creative powers. ❋ Unknown (1897)

I do not mean to say that these worms have the organs of each sex equally developed; therefore, in the use of the word hermaphrodite, I use it in its broadest sense. ❋ James Weir (1881)

Yo DeathTF, puny hermaphrodite is merely explaining to us how shim’s mumsy and puppsy hooked up … ❋ Unknown (2006)

May 13th, 2006 at 4: 21 pm james risser says: ah, i see the mighty hermaphrodite is also channeling goebbels! well, she certainly is some ‘good’ company … maybe bush can name him/her to rove’s post when he is indicted … ❋ Unknown (2006)

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