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Polyandry
Pronunciation : Pol`y*an"dry
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Poly- + Gr. polyandrie.]
Definition : Defn: The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with Ant: monandry.
Note: In law, this falls under the head of polygamy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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