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polygynous

adjective
po·​lyg·​y·​nous | \ pə-ˈli-jə-nəs How to pronounce polygynous (audio) \

Definition of polygynous

: relating to or practicing polygyny polygynous species of birds

Examples of polygynous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The first is that in polygynous species, males are generally larger than females, because of the need to compete for access to females. — James Ryerson, New York Times, "Book Review Newsletter," 5 Apr. 2016

First Known Use of polygynous

1874, in the meaning defined above

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