English Explanatory Dictionary

poly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polytechnic.
  2. Polyethylene (polythene).
  3. Polyurethane.
  4. A polygon.
  5. Polyester.
  6. Polyamory.
  7. A polyamorous person.
  8. A polycule.
adj
  1. Polyamorous.
verb
  1. To polymorph; to transform by magic.
noun
  1. A whitish, woolly plant (Teucrium polium) of the family Lamiaceae, found throughout the western Mediterranean.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poly (short).wav /ˈpəʊli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poly (plant).wav /ˈpoʊli/

Word forms

poly polys polying polyed poley

Etymology

Shortening of various words.

Synonyms

polyam

Derived words

polycurious polyless polypile poly pocket poly sci poly skin solo poly poly-mountain
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