👉 In the context of philosophy, "phanerogamous" refers to a type of relationship where one person is romantically attracted to another without any sexual attraction. This can be seen as a form of polyamory or polyandry in which multiple partners are involved romantically and sexually. The term was coined by philosopher Sigmund Freud in his work on the concept of the libido, which refers to the desire for pleasure and fulfillment. Phanerogamous relationships have been described as