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Gyne vs Gayne - What's the difference?

gyne | gayne |

As a noun gyne

is the primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.

As a verb gayne is

to gain; to avail.

gyne

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.

    • Derived terms

    * monogyne * polygyne

    gayne

    English

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To gain; to avail.
    • (Webster 1913)