polypodium en · NOUN
Etymology
From Late Latin polypodium, from Ancient Greek πολυπόδιον (polupódion), from πολυ- (polu-, “poly-, many”) + πούς (poús, “-pod, foot”) + -ιον (-ion, “-ium”). Later reinforced by the translingual scientific use of Polypodium.
Meanings
- Synonym of polypody: any fern of the genus Polypodium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polypodiums | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| polypodia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |