polygamous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
  2. adjective satellite having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
    heteroicous; polyoicous.

WordNet

Po*lyg"a*mous adjective
Etymology
Gr. living polygamy; many + marriage. Cf. Bigamy.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.
  2. (Zoöl.) Pairing with more than one female.
    Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous. Darwin.
  3. (Bot.) Belonging to the Polygamia; bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant.

Webster 1913