διγενής

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See also: Διγένης

Ancient Greek

Etymology

δῐ- (di-) +‎ -γενής (-genḗs)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

δῐγενής (digenḗsm or f (neuter δῐγενές); third declension

  1. of doubtful or twofold sex, androgynous, hermaphrodite
  2. of two genders
  3. (Byzantine) of dual lineage
    • TheophCont 603
    • PachF II.401.25

Declension

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Descendants

  • English: digenous

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