Polygamia

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See also: polygamia

Translingual

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek πολυγαμία (polugamía).

Proper noun

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Polygamia

  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic class within the kingdom Plantae – a polyphyletic taxon comprising all polygamodioecious plants.

Usage notes

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This taxon was erected by Carl Linnaeus as an aid in classification, but was not intended to represent a natural grouping.