"polydomous" meaning in English

See polydomous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more polydomous [comparative], most polydomous [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} polydomous (comparative more polydomous, superlative most polydomous)
  1. (biology) Occupying and maintaining multiple nests. Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: monodomous
    Sense id: en-polydomous-en-adj-a80K-b-C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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