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Definition of: monogamous
(mə·nog′ə·məs) adjective
1. Pertaining to monogamy: monogamous practices.
2. Having only one spouse; holding to monogamy.
3. Having or paired with but one mate, as certain birds.
4. Biol. Having flowers with the anthers united. [<LL monogamus]
—mo·nog′a·mous·ly adverb
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