gyne

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English

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Etymology 1

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

Noun

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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

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Clipping of English gynecologist.

Noun

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gyne (plural gynes)

  1. (informal) gynecologist

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