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Androgenous vs Butch - What's the difference?

androgenous | butch |

As an adjective androgenous

is (biochemistry) of, pertaining to, or producing androgens; androgenic.

As a proper noun butch is

a male nickname.

androgenous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing androgens; androgenic
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    • butch

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.

    • Synonyms

    * macho, manly, mannish, unfeminine

    Noun

    (es)
  • (informal) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

    • Synonyms

    * (masculine lesbian) bulldyke, dyke * See also

    Antonyms

    * femme