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Gyne vs Lyne - What's the difference?

gyne | lyne |

As nouns the difference between gyne and lyne

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

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

    lyne

    English

    Noun

    • In diaper, in damask, or in lyne — Spenser.
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