MONOGYNY

monogyny

(noun) having only one wife at a time

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

monogyny (uncountable)

The practice of having one wife at a time.

The condition in ants of having only one queen at a time.

Antonyms

• polygyny

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*nog"y*ny, n. Etym: [See Monogynia.]

1. Marriage with the one woman only.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: The state or condition of being monogynous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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