gyne

== English == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === Borrowed from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “female”). Doublet of quean and queen. ==== Noun ==== gyne (plural gynes) The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens. ===== Derived terms ===== === Etymology 2 === Clipping of gynecologist. ==== Noun ==== gyne (plural gynes) (informal) gynecologist === Etymology 3 === Clipping of gynecomastia. ==== Noun ==== gyne (uncountable) (informal) gynecomastia === Anagrams === -geny