gynaeconitis
noun
gynae·co·ni·tis
Definition of gynaeconitis
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1 : gynaeceum 1
2 : the part of an Eastern Orthodox church reserved for women; especially : one side of the nave
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Origin and Etymology of gynaeconitis
Latin gynaeconitis, from Greek gynaikōnitis, from gynaik-, gynē woman
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