polygamous
adjective
po·lyg·a·mous
pə-ˈli-gə-məs 
1
a
: relating to or practicing polygamy
b
: having more than one mate at one time
baboons are polygamous
2
: bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant
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The series chronicles his dad’s polygamous lifestyle in Utah, where Kody has multiple wives.
—Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024
Authorities said believers have been active on social media and shared Jamal’s videos, disconnected from family and friends, quit their jobs, meditated outside without clothes and had polygamous relationships.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Kody Brown is embracing healing after the collapse of his polygamous family unit.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
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Longreads, 14 June 2024
The series chronicles his dad’s polygamous lifestyle in Utah, where Kody has multiple wives.
—Diego Ramos Bechara, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024
Authorities said believers have been active on social media and shared Jamal’s videos, disconnected from family and friends, quit their jobs, meditated outside without clothes and had polygamous relationships.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Kody Brown is embracing healing after the collapse of his polygamous family unit.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2024
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polygamous
adjective
po·lyg·a·mous
pə-ˈlig-ə-məs
1
: of or relating to marriage in which a spouse has more than one mate at one time
2
: having more than one mate at one time
polygamist
noun
-məst
polygamy
noun
-mē
Medical Definition
polygamous
adjective
po·lyg·a·mous
pə-ˈlig-ə-məs
1
: relating to or practicing polygamy
2
: having more than one mate at one time
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