polygamous

adjective po·lyg·a·mous \pə-ˈli-gə-məs\

Definition of POLYGAMOUS

a : relating to or practicing polygamy

b : having more than one mate at one time <baboons are polygamous>

: bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant

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Greek polygamos, from poly- + -gamos -gamous

First Known Use: 1613

Medical Dictionary

adjective po·lyg·a·mous \pə-ˈlig-ə-məs\

: relating to or practicing polygamy

: having more than one mate at one time

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