"gynomania" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: gyno- + -mania Etymology templates: {{confix|en|gyno|mania}} gyno- + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} gynomania
  1. (obsolete) Synonym of transvestism. Tags: obsolete Synonyms: transvestism [synonym, synonym-of]

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