polyandry

noun poly·an·dry \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

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

First Known Use: 1780

Medical Dictionary

noun poly·an·dry \ˈpäl-ē-ˌan-drē\

plural poly·an·dries

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

—poly·an·drous \ˌpäl-ē-ˈan-drəs\ adjective

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