hermaphrodite

UK
/hɜːˈmæf.rə.daɪt/
US
/hɜrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/

Translations

hermaphroditenoun
hermaphrodites
pl
UK
/hɜːˈmæf.rə.daɪt/
US
/hɜrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/
hermaphroditeBiologie ; nom de personne ou d'animal, aussi attesté au féminin selon le contexte.
The earthworm is a hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive systems.
Le ver de terre est un hermaphrodite, possédant à la fois des systèmes reproducteurs mâle et femelle.
hermaphroditeadjective
more hermaphrodite
Comp.
most hermaphrodite
Super.
UK
/hɜːˈmæfrədaɪt/
US
/hɚˈmæfrəˌdaɪt/
hermaphroditeBiologie ; surtout en botanique.
The hermaphrodite flowers of the plant allow it to self-pollinate.
Les fleurs hermaphrodites de la plante lui permettent de s'autopolliniser.

Definitions

hermaphroditenoun
An organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.
The earthworm is a hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive systems.
A person or animal having both male and female sex characteristics.
In some species of fish, individuals can be hermaphrodites, changing sex as needed for reproduction.
hermaphroditeadjective
Having both male and female reproductive organs or characteristics.
The hermaphrodite flowers of the plant allow it to self-pollinate.
Chiefly Botany: having both stamens and pistils in the same flower; bisexual.
Many garden plants bear hermaphrodite blossoms that do not require a second plant for pollination.