epigamic, epigamous 1. Relating to the mating of animals and the characteristics of color, etc., that serve to attract the opposite sex during courtship. 2. A reference to traits or behaviors which attract a mate. Examples of epigamous traits include such physical features as bright feathers in birds or big antlers. With humans, it might be a fan... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2788/2