English word gyno- comes from Proto-Indo-European *gʷen-, Proto-Indo-European *-h₂-, and later Proto-Indo-European *gʷḗn (Woman.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *gʷen- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *-h₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *gʷḗn | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Woman. |
| γυναικ- | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| gyno- | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to the female reproductive system.. Of or pertaining to women. |