agynous
|a-gyn-ous|
C2
/əˈdʒaɪnəs/
lacking female organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agynous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agynos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gynē' meant 'woman or female.'
Historical Evolution
'agynos' transformed into the English word 'agynous' and has retained its meaning related to the absence of female reproductive organs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a woman or female,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking female reproductive organs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/31 15:21
