‖n. pl. [ NL. See Polygamous. ] (Bot.)
a. (Bot.) Polygamous. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. polygamiste, polygame, Gr. &unr_;, a. ] One who practices polygamy, or maintains its lawfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To practice polygamy; to marry several wives. Sylvester. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_; living &unr_; polygamy;
Most deer, cattle, and sheep are polygamous. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;; cf. F. polygamie. ]