"polygynandry" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /pɒlid͡ʒɪˈnændɹi/ [Received-Pronunciation], /pɑlid͡ʒɪˈnændɹi/ [General-American]
Etymology: From polygyn(y) + (poly)andry. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polygynandry (uncountable)
  1. (anthropology, zoology) A mating pattern involving multiple males and multiple females. Wikipedia link: polygynandry Tags: uncountable Derived forms: polygynandrous
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