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Polygamist

One who practices polygamy, or maintains its lawfulness.

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Mate 76% connected

The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, a…

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Partner 76% connected

One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. "Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b)…

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Spouse 76% connected

A man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; a married person, husband or wife.

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Polygynist 76% connected

One who practices or advocates polygyny.

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Polygamy 74% connected

The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having sev…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Polygamy 74% connected

The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having sev…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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