Etymology

polygynandry

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Today it means: A mating pattern involving multiple males and multiple females. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From polygyn(y) + (poly)andry.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A mating pattern involving multiple males and multiple females.

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