gynaeceum

noun3

1. •
   The women's quarters in a household; (hence, loosely) any building or area for women.

   • A master, however this may be, was very jealous of the inmates of his gyneceum, and he permitted no one to enter the place, which was protected as a sanctuary in the legislation of the Barbarians. — 1926
2. •
   A gynoecium.

   • The androecium functions by providing the pollen-grains which are necessary to bring about fertilisation of the ovules in the gynaeceum. — 1929
3. •
   (no longer used) An establishment in Rome where female workers made clothing and furniture for royalty.