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Polyp

Pronunciation: /poˈlyːp/

“Polyp” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. polyp
  2. adenoids (abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx)
  3. pig, policeman

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin polypus.

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