Found 2 items, similar to Polygamous.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: polygamous polygamous adj 1: having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals [ant: monogamous] 2: having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant [syn: heteroicous, polyoicous]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Polygamous Polygamous \Po*lyg"a*mous\, a. [Gr. ? living ? polygamy; poly`s many + ? marriage. Cf. Bigamy.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) Pairing with more than one female. [1913 Webster] Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous. --Darwin. [1913 Webster] 3. (Bot.) Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant. [1913 Webster]