Definition of Polygyny

1. Noun. Having more than one wife at a time.

Generic synonyms: Polygamy
Derivative terms: Polygynist, Polygynous

Definition of Polygyny

1. n. The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; marriage to several wives.

Definition of Polygyny

1. Noun. The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives - H. Spencer ¹

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Definition of Polygyny

1. the condition of having more than one wife at the same time [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Polygyny

1. Describes the condition of a plant whose flowers have several pistils or styles. Describes the practice of a man having several wives at once. (14 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polygyny

polygraphists
polygraphs
polygraphy
polygrooved
polygyn
polygynae
polygyne
polygynia
polygynian
polygynies
polygynist
polygynists
polygynous
polygynously
polygyny (current term)
polygyria
polyhalite
polyhaloalkane
polyhaloalkanes
polyhalogenated
polyhalogenation
polyhalogeno
polyharmonic
polyhe
polyhedra
polyhedral
polyhedral angle
polyhedral body
polyhedrane

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