polyandrian
polyandrian is the dated form of polyandrous.
Meaning of polyandrous
Adjective
polyandrous (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to polyandry; engaging in polyandry.
- Why, she goes on, meeting another husband, lays another batch of eggs, leaves them and goes on her polyandrous way, flirting, fighting - oh, out on the razzle-dazzle generally.1934, Henry G. Lamond, An Aviary On The Plains, page 32
- Belonging to the class Polyandria; having many stamens inserted in the receptacle.
Words formed from polyandrian
Questions about polyandrian
- What is polyandrian the dated form of?
- Polyandrian is the dated form of polyandrous.
Words near polyandrian in the dictionary
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