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adj. - Having unsuitable feminine qualities; Having an ambiguous sexual identity.

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  • He was an epicene when he was a child; now, he has grown to become a coveted bachelor.
  • Adjective : Fashions in clothing are becoming increasingly epicene. ,an epicene style of writing
  • The kind of looks called epicene, a beauty as much feminine as masculine, and such amazing coloring!
  • His face was as much feminine as masculine, of that kind called epicene, and Carmine doubted that the double-sexed look would vanish as he grew older.
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