Gynaecoid

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of a woman.
  2. 2
    Of certain Thysanoptera, having attenuating forelegs.

    "Macropterous, brachypterous and apterous forms of females and males are known in their populations. Two forms – oedymerous and gynaecoid – occur in males: they are characterized by the allometry of some body parts."

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"Macropterous, brachypterous and apterous forms of females and males are known in their populations. Two forms – oedymerous and gynaecoid – occur in males: they are characterized by the allometry of some body parts."

Etymology

From gynaeco- + -oid.

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