POLYANDRY


Meaning of POLYANDRY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pä-l ē - ˌ an-dr ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek polyandros, adjective, having many husbands, from poly- + andr-, an ē r 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 \ ˌ pä-l ē - ' an-dr ə s \ adjective

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