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Monogynous

Description:

Monogynous is an adjective that refers to something or someone characterized by having only one female reproductive organ or pistil.

Examples:

Sense 1:

In botany, monogynous plants have a single female pistil.

Example Sentence: The daisy is a monogynous flower with a central pistil.

Sense 2:

Monogynous can also describe animals that have a single female partner for reproduction.

Example Sentence: Swans are known for their monogynous behavior, mating with the same partner for life.

Sense 3:

Another sense of monogynous is used to describe societies where a man has only one wife at a time.

Example Sentence: In some monogynous cultures, polygamy is not practiced.

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