'Polygamous' definitions:

Definition of 'polygamous'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals [ant: monogamous]
adjective
Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant [syn: heteroicous, polyoicous, polygamous]

Definition of 'Polygamous'

From: GCIDE
  • Polygamous \Po*lyg"a*mous\, a. [Gr. ? living ? polygamy; poly`s many + ? marriage. Cf. Bigamy.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) Pairing with more than one female. [1913 Webster]
  • Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous. --Darwin. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Bot.) Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. [1913 Webster]

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