SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

polygyny

The correct spelling is polygyny.

How to pronounce polygyny

noun

IPA: /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/

Say it like: Pol-yjy-nee

The correct spelling is polygyny. The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.
  2. 2.The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples