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Hermaphroditus

her·maph·ro·ditus

UK/hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body

Origin

From Latin, from Ancient Greek Ἑρμαφρόδιτος (Hermaphróditos, from Ἑρμῆς (Hermês) + Ἀφροδίτη (Aphrodítē)).

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