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epicene

ep·i·cene

epicene

 
 
pronunciation:
e p sin
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: sharing the traits of both sexes.
The members of boy bands often have an epicene quality that appeals to adolescent girls.
definition 2: of Greek and Latin nouns, having only one form that indicates either gender.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a person or thing that is epicene.
derivation: epicenism (n.)
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