gyne-

American  

1. a variant of gyneco-.

   gynephobia.

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Usage

What do gyne- and -gyne mean? The combining form gyne- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “woman,” “female.” It is used in a few scientific terms. Similarly, the combining form -gyne is used like a suffix meaning “female reproductive organ.” It is very occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in botany. The forms gyne- and -gyne ultimately come from Greek gynḗ, meaning “woman,” among other related senses. What are variants of gyne-?The form gyne- is a variant of gyneco-, which has a number of other variants. When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, gyneco- becomes gynec-, as in gynecic. In British English, gyneco- is chiefly spelled gynaeco-, as in gynaecology. The combining forms gyno- and gyn- are also variants of gyneco-. What are variants of -gyne?While -gyne doesn't have any variants, it is related to the suffixes -gynous and -gyny. Learn about their overlap and distinctions in the Words That Use articles for each form. As you can see, Greek gynḗ has proven to be very productive in English.