polyandry
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.poly·an·dry
noun \ˈpä-lē-ˌan-drē\Definition of POLYANDRY
: 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
Origin of POLYANDRY
Greek polyandros, adjective, having many husbands, from poly- + andr-, anēr man, husband — more at andr-
First Known Use: 1780
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noun \ˈpäl-ē-ˌan-drē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural poly·an·dries
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