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POLYGYNOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does polygynous mean?
• POLYGYNOUS (adjective)
The adjective POLYGYNOUS has 1 sense:
1. having more than one wife at a time
Familiarity information: POLYGYNOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having more than one wife at a time
Similar:
polygamous (having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals)
Derivation:
polygyny (polygamy in which a man has more than one wife at a time)
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