pol·y·an·dry (p l  - n dr)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. pol y·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
| Noun | 1. | polyandry - having more than one husband at a time polygamy - having more than one spouse at a time |
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