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POLYGAMOUS
heteroicous, polyoicous, polygamous
(adjective) having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
polygamous
(adjective) having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
polygamous (not comparable)
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.
(botany) Exhibiting polygamy.
Source: Wiktionary
Po*lyg"a*mous, a. Etym: [Gr. Bigamy.]
1. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Pairing with more than one female. Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous. Darwin.
3. (Bot.)
Definition: Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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