English edit

Etymology 1 edit

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

Noun edit

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 edit

Clipping of English gynecologist.

Noun edit

gyne (plural gynes)

  1. (informal) gynecologist

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