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polyandry.

A form of polygamy where a woman is married to two or more husbands simultaneously.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A form of polygamy where a woman is married to two or more husbands simultaneously.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The mating pattern whereby a female copulates with plural males.

    uncountable · usually
  3. Sexual relations with multiple males, by a female or a male, human or nonhuman, within or without marriage.

    uncountable · usually
  4. The condition of having many stamens.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From poly- + -andry.

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