First Known Use: 1780
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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
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Origin of POLYANDRY
Greek polyandros, adjective, having many husbands, from poly- + andr-, anēr man, husband — more at andr-
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polyandry
noun poly·an·dry \ˈpäl-ē-ˌan-drē\
plural poly·an·dries
Medical Definition of POLYANDRY
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