"homoflexible" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: homo- + flexible Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homo|flexible}} homo- + flexible Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} homoflexible (not comparable)
  1. Primarily homosexual, but with a limited amount of attraction to other genders, or willingness to take part in a heterosexual activity. Wikipedia link: homoflexible Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): LGBT, Sexual orientations Related terms: homoflexibility

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