Meaning monogamous
What does monogamous mean? Here you find 9 meanings of the word monogamous. You can also add a definition of monogamous yourself

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monogamous


The quality of being able to pair with a single mate
Source: petmd.com

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monogamous


"having but one wife or husband at a time," 1770, from Medieval Latin monogamus, from Greek monogamos "marrying only once" (see monogamy).
Source: etymonline.com

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monogamous


Having one mate at a time. monogamy
Source: mhhe.com (offline)

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monogamous


The state of having only one sexual partner at a time.
Source: conservewildlifenj.org

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monogamous


(Gk: monos= signle; gamos= marriage) having only a single mate. See also polygamous.
Source: seafriends.org.nz

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monogamous


(adj) (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
Source: beedictionary.com

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monogamous


Having one mate at a time.
Source: animaldiversity.org

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monogamous


Having just one mating partner and usually staying with that partner until death.
Source: animals.sandiegozoo.org (offline)

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monogamous


Having only one breeding partner at a time. Some animals such as swans, mate for life.
Source: animalcorner.co.uk





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