Poly'semous
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polysemy (ˌpɒlɪˈsiːmɪ, pəˈlɪsəmɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Compare monosemy the existence of several meanings in a single word | |
| [C20: from New Latin polysēmia, from Greek polusēmos having many meanings, from | |
| poly'semous | |
| —adj | |
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Poly'semous
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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