Main Entry: poly·an·dry

Pronunciation: \ˈpä-lē-ˌan-drē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek polyandros, adjective, having many husbands, from poly- + andr-, anēr man, husband — more at andr-

Date: 1780

: the state or practice of having more than one husband or male mate at one time — compare polygamy, polygyny

— poly·an·drous \ˌpä-lē-ˈan-drəs\ adjective