"polygynandry" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /pɒlid͡ʒɪˈnændɹi/ [Received-Pronunciation], /pɑlid͡ʒɪˈnændɹi/ [General-American]
Etymology: From polygyn(y) + (poly)andry. Etymology templates: {{m|en|polygyny|polygyn(y)}} polygyn(y), {{m|en|polyandry|(poly)andry}} (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 Categories (topical): Anthropology, Zoology Derived forms: polygynandrous
    Sense id: en-polygynandry-en-noun-wHoTNJQO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anthropology, biology, human-sciences, natural-sciences, sciences, zoology

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