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- [jin-uh-see-uh m, gahy-nuh-, jahy-nuh-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈsi əm, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ nə-/
- /ɡˌaɪniːsˈiːəm/
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- [jin-uh-see-uh m, gahy-nuh-, jahy-nuh-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈsi əm, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ nə-/
Definitions of gynaeceum word
- noun plural gynaeceum (among the ancient Greeks) the part of a dwelling used by women. 1
- abbreviation GYNAECEUM gynoecium. 1
- noun gynaeceum Alternative form of gynæceum. 1
- noun gynaeceum (in ancient Greece and Rome) the inner section of a house, used as women's quarters 0
- noun gynaeceum in ancient Greek and Roman houses, the section of rooms set apart for women 0
- abbreviation GYNAECEUM gynoecium 0
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Origin of gynaeceum
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin gynaecēum < Greek gynaikeíon, equivalent to gynaik- (stem of gynḗ) woman + -eion noun suffix of place
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Parts of speech for Gynaeceum
noun
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determiner
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gynaeceum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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