gyne

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

gyne (plural gynes)

1. The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.

• monogyne
• polygyne

Clipping of English gynecologist.

gyne (plural gynes)

1. (informal) gynecologist

• -geny