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pair-bond

noun \ ˈper-ˌbänd \

Definition of pair-bond

: a monogamous relationship
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pair-bonding

play \ˈper-ˌbän-diŋ\ noun

First Known Use of pair-bond

1940

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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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pair-bonding

noun

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