gynae·co·ni·tis \ˌ ̷ ̷nə̇kōˈnīd.ə̇s — see gyn-\noun (-es) Etymology: Latin gynaeconitis, from Greek gynaikōnitis, from gynaik-, gynē woman 1.: gynaeceum 1 2.: the part of an Eastern Orthodox church reserved for women; especially: one side of the nave