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Definition of "polyandrous" []

  • Relating to, characterized by, or practicing polyandry. (adjective)
  • Botany Having an indefinite number of stamens. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "polyandrous" in a sentence
  • "The NeoAmish, for example, live in polyandrous families (_polyandrous_ was in our vocabulary list last month) because of the scarcity of women."
  • "I hate being 'polyandrous' and I miss Mr Mine terribly, but I just need some mental stimulation, some mindfuck to keep my sanity in place."
  • "A "polyandrous" many husbands woman has joined the polygamy law's challengers."
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