pair-bond
noun
ˈper-ˌbänd 
: a monogamous relationship
pair-bonding
ˈper-ˌbän-diŋ
noun 
Word History
First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pair-bond
noun
ˈpa(ə)r-ˌbänd, ˈpe(ə)r-
: an exclusive union with a single mate at any one time : a monogamous relationship
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