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polygynous

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs/

The English word “polygynous” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

Etymology

From polygyny + -ous.

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