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MONOGYNOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does monogynous mean?
• MONOGYNOUS (adjective)
The adjective MONOGYNOUS has 1 sense:
1. having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
Familiarity information: MONOGYNOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
Synonyms:
monogynic; monogynous
Similar:
monogamous ((used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate)
Derivation:
monogyny (having only one wife at a time)
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