polygynous Meaning & Definition
/pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs/
What Does Polygynous Mean?
As an adjective, polygynous means Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia. It is also used to mean Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.
Polygynous: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | polygamous |
Polygynous Definition (Adjective)
- Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia.
- Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.
Synonyms of Polygynous
Polygynous synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polygynous
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Polygynous in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
polygynous (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Polygynous
Origin of Polygynous
From polygyny + -ous.
Pronouncing Polygynous
Polygynous is pronounced //pəˈlɪd͡ʒɪnəs// and has 1 syllable.