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  • adjective biochemistry Of, pertaining to, or producing androgens; androgenic
  • adjective Common misspelling of androgynous.

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  • adjective of or related to androgenesis

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Examples

  • Like Tina – I hope there are more female writers published in the sci-fi genre – who openly and proudly publish as female writers under their own names – rather than androgenous names.

    Is it Difficult to Write the Opposite Sex? « Write Anything 2009

  • Don't you think the pic of that chap looks sort of androgenous?

    Are You A Communitarian ? Newmania 2008

  • One wonders if all authors should have androgenous names!

    So, what is it about women's fiction... Glenda Larke 2010

  • Or, these poor young girls looking either androgenous or slutty.

    Dignified Dress 2007

  • That combined the the Peter Pan cut I'm going to get, I could create an androgenous look.

    13th Floor Elevators :: You Don't Know cleverjello 2008

  • Obnoxious music, and Johnny Depp looking way too androgenous.

    Mad Dog Movies « Can’t get enough of those summer flix 2005

  • He has twin adult daughters who wear their hair severely short and have an androgenous appearance.

    The sorrow and the pity David 2005

  • Those TS women with very masculine bodies like me are pretty much forced to do this, and the bar for success is lower than for those with androgenous/feminine bodies.

    Thoughts on Gender Zoe Brain 2006

  • Those TS women with very masculine bodies like me are pretty much forced to do this, and the bar for success is lower than for those with androgenous/feminine bodies.

    Archive 2006-10-01 Zoe Brain 2006

  • News: "Cate Blanchett will play Bob Dylan in his 'androgenous phase' in a new biopic of the great poet-songwriter's life, it was announced, as Dylan turned 65."

    Archive 2006-05-21 Bill Crider 2006

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