polygyny


po·lyg·y·ny

noun \pə-ˈlij-ə-nē\
plural po·lyg·y·nies

Definition of POLYGYNY

: the state or practice of having more than one wife or female mate at one time—compare polyandry, polygamy
po·lyg·y·nous \-nəs\ adjective

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