Dioecious and Polygamous

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Dioecious adjective - Having male and female reproductive organs in separate plants or animals.

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Polygamous is an antonym for dioecious.

Polygamous adjective - Having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals.

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Dioecious is an antonym for polygamous.

Nearby Word: polygamy

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