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\ ˈper-ˌbänd 
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\Definition of pair-bond
: a monogamous relationship
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pair-bonding \ ˈper-ˌbän-diŋ \ noun
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pair-bond
noun\ ˈpa(ə)r-ˌbänd, ˈpe(ə)r- \
\Medical Definition of pair-bond
: an exclusive union with a single mate at any one time : a monogamous relationship
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