-gy·nous \_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 < polygynous > or female characteristics < androgynous > : female < ergatogynous > : woman 2.: of, relating to, or having (such or so many) female organs, especially pistils (in such a way or at such a time) < hexagynous > < protogynous >