"zerogamous" meaning in All languages combined

See zerogamous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From zero + -gamous, modelled on monogamous or similar. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|zero|gamous}} zero + -gamous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} zerogamous (not comparable)
  1. (rare, humorous) Single; unmarried or celibate. Tags: humorous, not-comparable, rare
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