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Etymology of the Latin prefix poly-

the New Latin prefix poly-
derived from the Greek word polus, πολύς (much, many; largely, mostly)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pelə-

Derivations in Latin

Polychaeta, Polystigma, Polythalamii, Polyphaga, Polypterus, Polymastiginae, Polyporus, Polysiphonia, Polytrichum, Polydesmus, Polyctenes, Polyodon, Polystoma, Polyplacophora, Polyphylla, polygala

Derivations in other languages

English poly-, French poly-, Italian poli-, Spanish poli-

Usage

Word found in New Latin



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