English word polyandry comes from English poly- (Many. Polymer.), English -andry
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| -andry | English (eng) | Male mate(s), husband(s). Male reproductive organ(s); (especially in, _, botany) : stamen(s). Man, men; male(s). |
| polyandry | English (eng) | (general): Sexual relations with plural males, by a female or a male, human or non-human, within or without marriage.. (zoological): The mating pattern whereby a female copulates with plural males.. The having of a plurality of husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a woman to more than one man, or the practice of having several husbands, at the same time. |