1. Plural of polyandry; the practice or condition of a woman having more than one husband at the same time.
Usage: anthropology; sociology
2. In botany, the condition of a flower having many stamens or anthers.
Usage: botany; technical

Examples

• Anthropologists have documented various forms of polyandries in different cultures throughout history.
• Some Himalayan societies practiced polyandries as a way to manage land inheritance.
• The study compared monogamy with polyandries to understand family structures.
• In botany, polyandries are characterized by the presence of numerous stamens in the flower.
• Historical records show that polyandries were more common in certain regions than others.