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polygamous

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po·lyg·a·mous  (p-lg-ms)
adj.
1. Relating to, characterized by, or practicing polygamy.
2. Botany Having both hermaphroditic and unisexual flowers on the same plant or on separate plants of the same species.
po·lyga·mous·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.polygamous - having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
monogamous - (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; "monogamous marriage"; "monogamous for life"
2.polygamous - having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
heteroicous, polyoicous
monecious, monoecious, monoicous - having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
Translations
polygamous [pɒˈlɪgəməs] ADJ → polígamo
polygamous [pəˈlɪgəməs] adj → polygame
polygamous
adj → polygam


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She, a monogamist, regretted the cessation of some of life's innocent odours; he, whose instincts were polygamous, felt morally braced by the change, and less liable to the temptations that had assailed him in the past.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
It was later in the day that he took me in his arms, manifesting great embarrassment and claiming polygamous emotions.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
The war is, perhaps, severest between the males of polygamous animals, and these seem oftenest provided with special weapons.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
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