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Hermaphroditus

Definition:

Hermaphroditus refers to a mythological character in Greek and Roman mythology who possessed both male and female sexual organs.

Senses:

Noun

1. (Mythology) A figure from ancient mythology who embodies both male and female genders.

2. (Biology) A living organism, especially a plant or animal, with both male and female reproductive organs.

Sample Sentences:

1. According to the ancient legends, Hermaphroditus was the child of Hermes and Aphrodite.

2. The hermaphroditus statue beautifully represented the fusion of masculinity and femininity.

3. Many fishes and snails in the ocean are considered hermaphroditus, capable of both fertilizing and being fertilized.

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