Difference between Polygynous and Polygamous

What is the difference between Polygynous and Polygamous?

Polygynous as an adjective is having many styles; belonging to the order polygynia; polygynian. while Polygamous as an adjective is of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

Polygynous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia; polygynian. Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.

Polygamous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

We hope you now know whether to use Polygynous or Polygamous in your sentence.

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