polygyne

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ gyne.

Adjective

polygyne (not comparable)

  1. Describing a hive or colony (of a social insect) that has more than one active queen

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French

Etymology

From poly- +‎ -gyne.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ.li.ʒin/

Adjective

polygyne (plural polygynes)

  1. polygynous
    Hypernym: polygame
    Coordinate term: polyandre

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