-GYNOUS


Meaning of -GYNOUS in English

_jənəs, |jīn-, |gīn- adjective combining form

Etymology: New Latin -gynus, from Greek -gynos, from gynē woman — more at queen

1. : of, relating to, or having (such or so many) females

poly gynous

or female characteristics

andro gynous

: female

ergato gynous

: woman

2. : of, relating to, or having (such or so many) female organs, especially pistils (in such a way or at such a time)

hexa gynous

proto gynous

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