polyandrous

[ pol-ee-an-druhs ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or practicing polyandry; polyandric.
2. Botany. having an indefinite number of stamens.

polyandrous

/ 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyandrous¹

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

Example Sentences

Of which does a polyandrous women have many?

From Slate

Female chimps and bonobos, on the other hand, are decidedly polyandrous.

From Salon

Since 1970, Dr. Parker and others have found that males in polyandrous species spend sperm prudently.

From Salon

Males in polyandrous non-human species can ramp up sperm volume, count, and vitality in response to the presence of rivals.

From Salon

For example, silverback gorillas are not particularly polyandrous.

From Salon