polygynous

[ puh-lij-uh-nuhs ]

adjective
  1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or practicing polygyny.

  2. Botany. having many pistils or styles.

Origin of polygynous

1
First recorded in 1840–50; polygyn(y) + -ous

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