gyne
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)