gynaeco-
gynaeco-, U.S. gyneco- repr. Gr. gunaiko-, comb. form of gunḗ woman, female (see QUEAN), as in gynaecocracy female rule (XVII). — F. gynécocratie or modL. gynæcocratia — Gr. gynaecology XIX.
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