polygynous
English
Pronunciation
Adjective
polygynous (not comparable)
- (botany) Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia; polygynian.
- Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.
Synonyms
- (having many styles): polygynian
Antonyms
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Coordinate terms
Translations
plurality of wives at the same time
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Related terms
Translations
practicing polygyny
References
- “polygynous”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- “polygynous”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “polygynous”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.