"bisexous" meaning in English

See bisexous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /baɪˈsɛk.səs/ [UK]
Etymology: From Latin bis (“twice”) + sexus (“sex”). Compare French bissexe. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|bis||twice}} Latin bis (“twice”), {{cog|fr|bissexe}} French bissexe Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} bisexous (not comparable)
  1. (obsolete, biology) bisexual (having both male and female parts or functions) Tags: not-comparable, obsolete Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: bisexuous
    Sense id: en-bisexous-en-adj-mB5fD7D1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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