-gyny

suffix

the state of having a specific number of wives

OriginAncient Greek γυνή →
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Meanings

suffix
  1. the state of having a specific number of wives
  2. biologya situation with respect to female plant organs
  3. biologyhaving a specified number or type of female plant organs

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekγυνή“woman, female”
  2. English-gyny

From Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, female”).

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-gyny. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-gyny

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Chicago

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