Where does “gynaecium” come from?
gynaecium (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γυναικεῖον, from Ancient Greek γυνή, from Proto-Hellenic *gʷənā — woman.
gynaecium (Latin): Alternative form of gynaecēum
Definitions
- Alternative form of gynaecēum
Ancestry of “gynaecium”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γυναικεῖον | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γυνή | woman, female; wife |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *gʷənā | woman |