ambisextrous

ambisextrous
/am'bi sek"streuhs/, adj.
1. Informal.
a. sexually attracted to both sexes; bisexual.
b. used by or suitable for either sex; unisex: ambisextrous hair styles.
2. held in common by both sexes, esp. sexual characteristics.
[1965-70; b. SEX and AMBIDEXTROUS]

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