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polyandry

Syllabification: (pol·y·an·dry)
Pronunciation: /ˈpälēˌandrē/

Definition of polyandry

noun

  • polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband. Compare with polygyny.
  • Zoology a pattern of mating in which a female animal has more than one male mate.

Derivatives

polyandrous

Pronunciation: /ˌpälēˈandrəs/

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from poly- 'many' + Greek anēr, andr- 'male'

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