gyne

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of queen.

Noun

gyne (plural gynes)

  1. The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
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Etymology 2

Clipping of English gynecologist.

Noun

gyne (plural gynes)

  1. (informal) gynecologist

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