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hermaphrodites

The correct spelling is hermaphrodites.

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noun

Say it like: Her-maf-rod-ite-s

The correct spelling is hermaphrodites. An individual or organism possessing ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads. For example: "An earthworm is a hermaphrodite."

Usage Examples

An earthworm is a hermaphrodite.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An individual or organism possessing ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads.
  2. 2.A person or thing possessing two opposing qualities.
  3. 3.A hermaphrodite brig.
  4. 4.A farm wagon convertible to multiple purposes.
  5. 5.An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

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