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polygyny

Noun

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Derived forms noun polygynist₁, adjective polygynous₁

polygyny, n. [Poly- + Gr. woman, wife.].

The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; marriage to several wives. H. Spenser. [1913 Webster]

polygyny, n. polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.

Derivative

polygynous adj.

Etymology

POLY-(1) + gyny f. Gk gune woman

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