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polygyny

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪdʒɪni/

Definition of polygyny

noun

[mass noun]
  • polygamy in which a man has more than one wife. Compare with polyandry.
  • Zoology a pattern of mating in which a male animal has more than one female mate.

Derivatives

polygynous

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from poly- 'many' + Greek gunē 'woman'

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