Definition of Polyandry

1. Noun. Having more than one husband at a time.

Generic synonyms: Polygamy
Derivative terms: Polyandrist, Polyandrous

Definition of Polyandry

1. n. The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.

Definition of Polyandry

1. Noun. The having of a plurality of husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a woman to more than one man, or the practice of having several husbands, at the same time. ¹

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Definition of Polyandry

1. [n -DRIES]

Medical Definition of Polyandry

1. 1. Describes the condition of a plant whose flowers have many stamens (male pollen-producing structures). 2. Describes the practice of a woman having two or more husbands at the same time. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyandry

polyanders
polyandria
polyandrian
polyandrianism
polyandric
polyandries
polyandrion
polyandrious
polyandrism
polyandrist
polyandrists
polyandrium
polyandrous
polyandrum
polyandrums
polyandry (current term)
polyanetholesulfonate
polyangiitis
polyangle
polyangles
polyangular
polyaniline
polyanilines
polyanion
polyanionic
polyanions
polyanth
polyantha
polyanthas
polyanthea

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