MONOGAMOUS

monogamous

(adjective) (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; ā€œmonogamous marriageā€; ā€œmonogamous for lifeā€

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. (Zoƶl.)

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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