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po·lyg·a·mous
\pəˈligəməs\ adjective
Etymology: Greek polygamos, from poly- + -gamos -gamous
1. : of, relating to, characterized by, or involving polygamy : having a plurality of wives or husbands
< polygamous marriages >
2. : bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant
3. zoology : having more than one mate at the same time
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