English Explanatory Dictionary

polygynous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia.
  2. Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.

Pronunciation

/pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs/

Word forms

polygynous

Etymology

From polygyny + -ous.

Synonyms

polygynian

Derived words

nonpolygynous polygynously
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