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polyandrous

American  
[pol-ee-an-druhs] / ˌpɒl iˈæn drəs /

adjective

  1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or practicing polyandry; polyandric.

  2. Botany. having an indefinite number of stamens.

polyandrous Scientific  
/ pŏl′ē-ăn′drəs /

  1. Relating to a species of animals in which the females mate with more than one male in a single breeding season.

  2. Relating to an angiosperm plant that has an indefinite number of stamens in its flowers.

Etymology

Origin of polyandrous

First recorded in 1820–30, polyandrous is from the Greek word polyándros having many husbands. See poly-, -androus

Example Sentences

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Polyandrous mating is most likely operating as the females are establishing territories apart from other females.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Polyandrous mating is most likely operating as the females are establishing territories apart from other females.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Polyandrous habits not necessarily a cause of infanticide.

From Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore by Elliot, Robert H. (Robert Henry)

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