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(po-lyg-y-nous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. having more than one female mate at a time.

Example Sentence

The lion is polygynous.

More Example Sentences

Polygynous species can have many female partners.

Synonyms

multifemale; multiple mates

Antonyms

monogamous; single; one

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Rhymes

  • indigenous
  • polygynous
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