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)