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POLYGAMOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does polygamous mean? 

POLYGAMOUS (adjective)
  The adjective POLYGAMOUS has 2 senses:

1. having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individualsplay

2. having several forms of gametoecia on the same plantplay

  Familiarity information: POLYGAMOUS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


POLYGAMOUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Similar:

bigamous (of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first)

polyandrous (having more than one husband at a time)

polygynous (having more than one wife at a time)

Antonym:

monogamous ((used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate)

Derivation:

polygamy (the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant

Synonyms:

heteroicous; polygamous; polyoicous

Similar:

monecious; monoecious; monoicous (having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal)


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