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epicene
An epicene word; preceded by the: the epicene words of a language as a class.
An epicene person, whether biologically asexual, androgynous, hermaphrodite, or intersex; an androgyne, a hermaphrodite.
(by extension) A transsexual; also, a transvestite.
Of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender (feminine, masculine, neuter, etc.).
Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.
Similar: common
(by extension) Suitable for use regardless of sex; unisex.
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