Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. From platy- + ancient Greek μηρός thigh, thigh bone + -y, after French platymérie.
Definition of platymery in US English:
platymery
nounˈplatɪmɪəri
Anthropology rare
= platymeria.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. From platy- + ancient Greek μηρός thigh, thigh bone + -y, after French platymérie.