polygamous

• Décrit une personne, un animal ou une société qui a plus d'un conjoint ou partenaire en même temps.

Describes a person, animal, or society that has more than one spouse or mate at the same time.

1. Multiple spousesB2formal

   Relating to the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time.

   Polygame

   • Polygamous marriages are legal in some cultures.
   • The society historically allowed polygamous relationships.
   • He was born into a polygamous family.

   Antonymesmonogamous

2. Plant biologyC1formalscientific

   Having both male and female reproductive structures, or different types of flowers, on the same plant.

   Polygame (botanique)

   • The botanist studied a polygamous species of shrub.
   • Some plants are polygamous, producing separate male and female flowers.
   • Polygamous plants can self-pollinate more easily.