polygamous

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ -gamous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pəˈlɪɡəməs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

polygamous (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.
    Antonym: monogamous
    Hyponyms: polygynous, polyandrous
    That Mormon community no longer practises polygamous relationships.
    • 2001, Kathryn Daynes, More Wives Than One, page 177:
      […] declaring legitimate all children of LDS polygamous marriages […]
  2. (botany) Exhibiting polygamy.

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