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polyandry

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pol·y·an·dry  (pl-ndr)
n.
1. The condition or practice of having more than one husband at one time.
2. Zoology A mating pattern in which a female mates with more than one male in a single breeding season.
3. Botany The condition of being polyandrous.
poly·andric adj.
polyandry
Noun
the practice of having more than one husband at the same time [Greek polus many + anēr man]
polyandrous adj
polyandry
the practice of having two or more husbands at a time. — polyandrous, adj.
See also: Marriage
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.polyandry - having more than one husband at a time
polygamy - having more than one spouse at a time


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Getting them together, she said that she really could not choose between them because she loved them both equally well; and that, unfortunately, since polyandry was not permitted in the United States she would be compelled to forego the honor and happiness of marrying either of them.
Moon-Face and Other Stories by London, Jack View in context
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