adelphogamy

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Greek: αδελφός (adelfos): brother + γάμος (gamos): marriage.

[edit] Noun

Singular
adelphogamy

Plural
uncountable

adelphogamy (uncountable)

  1. A form of polyandry where a woman is married to two or more brothers.
  2. Marriage between a brother and a sister.
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