Polygamous
Word | POLYGAMOUS |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | po lyg a mous |
Pronunciations | /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Polygamous"
What do we mean by polygamous?
Relating to, characterized by, or practicing polygamy. adjective
Having both hermaphroditic and unisexual flowers on the same plant or on separate plants of the same species. adjective
Relating to or characterized by polygamy: as, polygamous marriage (a union including more than one spouse of either sex, sanctioned in respect to plurality of wives by the law of some countries, but not recognized as marriage by the law of Christian states).
In zoöl mating with more than one individual of the opposite sex; polyandrous or polygynous, especially the latter, which is more frequent among animals than the former.
In botany, bearing both unisexual and bisexual or hermaphroditic flowers in the same species.
Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; ; -- opposed to monogamous. adjective
Pairing with more than one female. adjective
Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. adjective
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy. adjective
Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant adjective
Having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals adjective
Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.
Exhibiting polygamy.
Polygamy is a marriage or relationship which includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called polygyny; and when a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called group or conjoint marriage. All parties involved in these type of relationships are polygamous Urban Dictionary
To create the illusion that a woman is part of a polygamist organization usually through clothing choice and hair styling. Urban Dictionary
A gamer that promiscuously courts more than one game/system; EG PS3 & XBOX, WoW & CS, Second Life & Everquest, or maybe all of the above. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Polygamous
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