"amphidextrous" meaning in English

See amphidextrous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more amphidextrous [comparative], most amphidextrous [superlative]
Etymology: From amphi- + Latin dexter (“right”) + -ous. See ambidextrous. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|amphi-}} amphi-, {{uder|en|la|dexter||right}} Latin dexter (“right”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} amphidextrous (comparative more amphidextrous, superlative most amphidextrous)
  1. (rare) Alternative form of ambidextrous Tags: alt-of, alternative, rare Alternative form of: ambidextrous
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