polygamous
po·lyg·a·mous
adj \pə-ˈli-gə-məs\Definition of POLYGAMOUS
1
a : relating to or practicing polygamy b : having more than one mate at one time <baboons are polygamous>
2
: bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant
See Origin of POLYGAMOUS
Greek polygamos, from poly- + -gamos -gamous
First Known Use: 1613
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