polypite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English polyp Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English polypite From polyp + -ite.
Meanings
- (rare) A fossil polyp
- (rare) An individual polyp of a colonial cnidarian
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polypites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |