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POLYANDROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does polyandrous mean?
• POLYANDROUS (adjective)
The adjective POLYANDROUS has 1 sense:
1. having more than one husband at a time
Familiarity information: POLYANDROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having more than one husband at a time
Similar:
polygamous (having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals)
Derivation:
polyandry (polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband at a time)
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