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adelphogamy.

Mating between ants descended from the same queen.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Mating between ants descended from the same queen.

    uncountable
  2. A form of polyandry in which a woman is married to two or more brothers.

    uncountable
  3. Marriage between a brother and a sister.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English adelpho- Ancient Greek -γαμία (-gamía)bor. English -gamy English adelphogamy From adelpho- + -gamy.

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