Androgynous

Pronunciation:

[anˈdräjənəs]

Definition

Someone who is androgynous will have both male and female physical characteristics. It is often difficult to discern their gender as male or female.

The term is sometimes used in modern context to describe someone who identifies as both male and female, regardless of sexual characteristics.

An androgynous individual is known as an androgyne.

Famous androgynous people include Prince, David Bowie and Grace Jones.

Example

Logan was commonly identified as a female. This was due to his smooth skin, slim build and flowing long hair. He was an androgynous male.