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Definition of Polygamia

1. n. pl. A Linnæan class of plants, characterized by having both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant.

Definition of Polygamia

1. Noun. (botany) A ''Linnæan'' class of plants, characterized by having both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. ¹

2. Noun. (botany) A name given by Linnæus to file orders of plants having syngenesious flowers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Polygamia

1. A Linnaean class of plants, characterised by having both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. A name given by Linnaeus to file orders of plants having syngenesious flowers. Origin: NL. See Polygamous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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