"monogamic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} monogamic (not comparable)
  1. monogamous, of or relating to monogamy Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-monogamic-en-adj-66DAseym Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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