spaneria

English

Noun

spaneria (uncountable)

1. (rare) A scarcity of males.
   • 1990, John Brockman, Speculations, page 196:

     The constant state of warfare was a fact of life in the reign of King Louis-Philippe, and although the spaneria was a high price to pay, the nation overflowed with riches and national pride.

Anagrams

• panaries