gyno-

See also: gyno

English

Alternative forms

• gyn-, gyne-

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, female”).

Prefix

gyno-

1. Of or pertaining to women.
2. Of or pertaining to the female reproductive system.

   Antonym: andro-

Synonyms

• gynaeco-, gynæco-, gyneco-

Derived terms

• gynococracy
• gynocologist
• gynocology
• gynocomastia
• gynomimesis
• gynomimetic
• gynophile
• gynophilia
• gynosexual
• gynosexuality

 

English words prefixed with gyno-

Translations

pertaining to women

• French: gyno- (fr), gynéco- (fr)

• Irish: gíni-

Anagrams

• -gony, Yong, yong