Polypus

Polypus

Polypus, 1) s. Polypen; 2) so v.w. Octopus.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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  • polypus — n. (pl. polypi or polypuses) Med. = POLYP 2. Etymology: ME f. L polypus f. Gk polupos, polupous cuttlefish, polyp (as POLY (1), pous podos foot) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • polypus — [ pɒlɪpəs] noun (plural polypi pʌɪ) archaic or technical term for polyp. Origin ME: via L. from a var. of Gk polupous cuttlefish, polyp , from polu many + pous, pod foot …   English new terms dictionary

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  • polypus — poly·pus …   English syllables

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