Polyandrous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to polyandry; engaging in polyandry. not-comparable

    "Why, she goes on, meeting another husband, lays another batch of eggs, leaves them and goes on her polyandrous way, flirting, fighting - oh, out on the razzle-dazzle generally."

  2. 2
    Belonging to the class Polyandria; having many stamens inserted in the receptacle. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having more than one husband at a time wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
polygamous

Example

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"Why, she goes on, meeting another husband, lays another batch of eggs, leaves them and goes on her polyandrous way, flirting, fighting - oh, out on the razzle-dazzle generally."

Etymology

From poly- + -androus.

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