polyandrous
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iˈæn adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, characterized by, or practicing polyandry; polyandric.
2.
Botany. having an indefinite number of stamens.
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polyandry (ˈpɒlɪˌændrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare polygamy the practice or condition of being married to more than one husband at the same time |
| 2. | the practice in animals of a female mating with more than one male during one breeding season |
| 3. | the condition in flowers of having a large indefinite number of stamens |
| [C18: from Greek poluandria, from | |
| poly'androus | |
| —adj | |
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Polyandrous
is always a great word to know.
So is chlorophyll. Does it mean:
| green coloring of leaves and plants needed for photosynthesis |
| ovules in flowering plants which are enclosed during pollination |
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polyandrous (pŏl'ē-ān'drəs) Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
Results from the captive population suggest polygynous and possibly polyandrous mating.
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