Word: monogyne
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mo
no
gyne
Definition: Describing a hive or colony (of a social insect) that has only one active queen
Morphemes:
Affix: mono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: one, single, only
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μόνος
Language: grc
Decoded: monos
Meaning: alone, only, sole, single
Affix: gyne
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees), those destined to become queens.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γυνή
Language: grc
Decoded: gune
Meaning: female