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Definition of Polygamous

1. Adjective. Having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals.

2. Adjective. Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant.

Definition of Polygamous

1. a. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.

Definition of Polygamous

1. Adjective. Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polygamous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Polygamous

1. 1. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterised by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; opposed to monogamous. 2. Pairing with more than one female. "Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous." (Darwin) 3. Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. Origin: Gr. Living polygamy; many + marriage. Cf. Bigamy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polygamous

polygamically polygamies polygamious polygamise polygamised polygamises polygamising polygamist polygamists polygamize

polygamized polygamizes polygamizing polygams polyganglionic polygasoline polygasolines polygastrian polygastric polygastrica

polygastrics polygeline polygene polygeneous polygenes polygeneses

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