gyne Meaning & Definition
What Does Gyne Mean?
As a noun, gyne means The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
Gyne Definition (Noun)
- The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
Noun
- gynecologist
Noun
- gynecomastia
Synonyms of Gyne
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Gyne synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gyne (plural gynes)
gyne (uncountable)
Origin of Gyne
Origin 1: Borrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of quean and queen.
Origin 2: Clipping of gynecologist.
Origin 3: Clipping of gynecomastia.