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epigamic
adjective
ep·i·gam·ic
\¦epə¦gamik\
Definition of epigamic
: tending to attract the opposite sex during the breeding seasons epigamic colors of birds
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Origin and Etymology of epigamic
Greek epigamos marriageable (from epi- + gamos marriage, wedding) + English -ic
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