A woman having multiple husbands simultaneously. Often contrasted with 一妻多夫 (polyandry as a system) and 多妻 (polygyny).
See also: 一妻多夫
The custom of polyandry is seen in some regions.
Polyandry is accepted in this society.
polyandry
Compound of 多 (many) and 夫 (husband). The reading たふ follows standard on'yomi.