gyne
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Borrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of queen.
Noun[edit]
gyne (plural gynes)
- The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
Derived terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Clipping of English gynecologist.
Noun[edit]
gyne (plural gynes)