A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Polygamous
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Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or
involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous
marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.
Polygamous meaning & definition 1 of Polygamous.
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[Polygamy] is a marriage or relationship which includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called [polygyny]; and when a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called [polyandry]. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called group or conjoint marriage. All parties involved in these type of relationships are polygamous
Polygamous meaning & definition 2 of Polygamous.
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Relating to or involving polygamy.
Polygamous meaning & definition 3 of Polygamous.
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married to more than one person at the same time, or relating to this practice:
Polygamous meaning & definition 4 of Polygamous.
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Practicing, relating to, or involving polygamy.
Polygamous meaning & definition 5 of Polygamous.
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