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polyandrous

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to polyandry; engaging in polyandry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Belonging to the class Polyandria; having many stamens inserted in the receptacle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having more than one husband at a time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From poly- + -androus.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: polyandre — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Ido: poliandra — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Irish: polandrach — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Italian: poliandro — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Portuguese: poliandro — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Portuguese: poliândrico — Of or pertaining to polyandry
  • Spanish: poliandro — Of or pertaining to polyandry