gyno-
US/ɡaɪnoʊ-/
gyno- prefix: of or pertaining to women.
Prefix
gyno-
- Of or pertaining to women.
- Of or pertaining to the female reproductive system.
- Antonyms:
- andro-
Synonyms of gyno-
Antonyms
Forms of gyno-
| alternative form | gyn- |
|---|---|
| alternative form | gyne- |
Origin of gyno-
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γῠνή (gŭnḗ, “woman, female”).
Words formed from gyno-
- gynecomastia
- gynococracy
- gynocologist
- gynocology
- gynomimesis
- gynomimetic
- gynophile
- gynophilia
- gynosexual
- gynosexuality
Questions about gyno-
- What does gyno- mean?
- Gyno- means of or pertaining to women.
- What part of speech is gyno-?
- Gyno- is a prefix.
- How do you pronounce gyno-?
- Gyno- is pronounced /ɡaɪnoʊ-/ (US).
Words near gyno- in the dictionary
Source and license
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