MONOGAMOUS
monogamous
(adjective) (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; “monogamous marriage”; “monogamous for life”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
monogamous (not comparable)
Being married to one person at a time.
(zoology) Having only one sexual partner at a time.
(botany) Monogamic; having a simple flower with united anthers.
Source: Wiktionary
Mo*nog"a*mous, a. Etym: [L. monogamus having but one wife, Gr.
1. Upholding, or practicing, monogamy.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Same as Monogamian.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Mating with but one of the opposite sex; -- said of birds and mammals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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