hermaphroditic Definition

hermaphrodite
noun

1. A human being, plant or animal that, either normally or abnormally, possesses both male and female reproductive organs, eg the earthworm and many plants.
2. A compound of opposite qualities.

adj

1. Combining the characteristics of both sexes or opposite qualities.

Derivative: hermaphroditic

Belonging to or having characteristics typical of a hermaphrodite.

Combining two opposites.

Derivative: hermaphroditically
adverb

Derivative: hermaphroditism
noun

The union of the two sexes in one body.

Etymology: 15c: named after Hermaphroditos, in Greek mythology the son of Hermes and Aphrodite, who grew into one person with the nymph Salmacis.