Androgenous
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Pertaining to the production of or tending to produce male offspring. Not to be confused with [androgynous] which means:
1.being both male and female; [hermaphroditic].
2.having both masculine and feminine characteristics.
3.having an ambiguous [sexual identity].
4.neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine in appearance: the androgynous look of many rock stars. -
A male or female (usually young) who could be mistaken for either sex. Usually a [feminine boy] or a cute girl with [boyish] features.
Someone whom it is not always obvious at first [glance] as to whether they are male or female.
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[AndrogEnous] is not the same as [androgYnous] (note the difference!).
[Androgenous] has to do with MALES while [androgynous] pertains to sexual ambiguity.
One letter makes a BIG difference!!! -
not being able to be [distinguished] between male or female. someone with both [characteristics] who is most likely gay or [asexual].
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