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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Pŏl'y-hē'dral, a. p. 1009(Geom.) HarPōl'y-hĕd'rie-al p. 1009ing many sides, as a solid body. Polyhedral angle, an angle bounded by three or more plane angles having a common vertex. Math. Dict.Pŏl′y-hē′dron, n. p. 1009(Geom.) A body or solid contained by many sides or planes. 2. (Opt.) A polyscope, or multiplying glass.Pŏl'y-hē'drōŭs, a. p. 1009Polyhedral.Pŏl'y-hĭs'tor, n. p. 1009One versed in various learning. [Rare.] “An experienced poly-histor of infinite reading.” De Quincey.Pōl'y-hȳ'drīte, n. p. 1009An ore of iron; hisingerite.Pŏl'y-hŷm'ni-ā, n. p. 1009(Anc. Myth.) The muse of lyric poetry.Pō-lyl'o-gy, n. p. 1009A talking much; talkativeness; garrulity. [Obs.] Granger.Pō-lyl'o-quent, a. p. 1009Speaking much; talkative; loquacious. [Obs.]Pŏl'y-māth'ic, a. p. 1009Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning.Po-lym'a-thist, n. p. 1009One versed in many sciences; one acquainted with many branches of learning. [Obs.]Po-lŷm'a-thy, n. p. 1009The knowledge of many arts and sciences; acquaintance with many branches of learning, or with various subjects. Johnson.Pŏl'y-mê'rie, a. p. 1009Relating to, or exhibiting, polymerism. Gregory.Po-lym'er-ism, n. p. 1009(Chem.) The principle according to which a diversity of compounds exists under a common formula; as, for example, the compounds that may exist under the general formula (C₂ H₂) nO₄ constitute an…Po-lym′er-ous, a. p. 1009(Bot.) Having many parts in each set. Gray. 2. (Chem.) Having the kind of relation called polymerism: characterized by polymerism.Pôl'y-mîg'nîte, n. p. 1009(Min.) A black, opaque mineral, having a brilliant, almost metallic luster, and containing titanic acid, zirconia, lime, yttria, oxides of iron, cerium, and manganese, and traces of potash, magnesia…Po-lŷm'nî-ä, n. p. 1009See POLYHYMNIA.Pŏl’yum-nīte, n. p. 1009(Min.) A stone marked with dendrites and black lines, and so disposed as to represent rivers, marshes, and ponds.Pŏl'y-mŏrph, n. p. 1009(Zoöl.) One of a numerous tribe or series of shells, which are very small, irregular, and singular in form, and which can not be referred to any known genus; — so called by Soldani.Pôl'y-môr'phic, a. p. 1009Of several different forms.Pŏl'y-môr'phĭsm, n. p. 1009(Crystallog.) The same as PLEOMORPHISM. 2. (Zoöl.) The capability of assuming different forms. 3. (Bot.) The capability of widely varying form.Pŏl'y-môr'phoŭs, a. p. 1009Having several different forms or characters; polymorphic. [Rare.] I find it difficult to form any judgment of an author so polymorphous as Herder. De Quincey.Pŏl'y-môr'phy, n. p. 1009Existence in many forms; polymorphism.Pŏl'y-nēme, n. p. 1009(Ichth.) A sea-fish of the genus Polynemus, characterized by having the ventral fins abdominal instead of thoracic. Baird.Pŏl'/y-nē'sĭ-ā, n. p. 1009(Geog.) A region of many islands; specifically, that part of the Pacific Ocean which includes numerous groups of islands, of which the more important are those of the Sandwich, Marquesas, Society…Pôl'y-nê'sian, a. p. 1009Pertaining to Polynesia.Po-ly̆n'i-ă, n. p. 1009The iceless sea around the North Pole; — so called by the Russians. Kane.Pŏl'y-nō'mi-al, n. p. 1009(Alg.) An expression composed of two or more terms, connected by the sign plus or minus. Math. Dict.Pŏl'y-nō'mi-al, a. p. 1009Containing many names or terms; multinomial.Pôl'y-ôm'ma·toûs, a. p. 1009Having many eyes.Pōl'y-ŏn'ō-mous, a. p. 1009Having many names or titles; many-titled. Sir W. Jones.Pōl'y-ōn'o-my, n. p. 1009Variety of different names. Faber.Pŏl'y-ŏp'tron or Pŏl'y-ŏp'trum, n. p. 1009(Opt.) A glass through which objects appear multiplied, but diminished.Pōl'y-o-rā'mā, n. p. 1009A view of many objects.Pŏl'yp, n. p. 1009An aquatic animal of the radiate type, having, in general, a cylindrical body, at one extremity of which there is a mouth, surrounded by one or more series of arms or tentacles. It has no special…Po-lŷp'a-roûs, a. p. 1009Producing a great number; bringing forth many.Pŏl'y-pa-ry, n. p. 1010Coral; — so called because formed by polyps. Dana.Pŏl'ŷpe, n. p. 1010See POLYP.Pŏl'y-pē'an, a. p. 1010Of, or pertaining to, polyps.Pŏl'y-pĕt'al-oŭs, a. p. 1010(Bot.) Having many petals; as, a polypetalous corolla. Martyn.Pō-lýph'a-goŭs, a. p. 1010Eating, or subsisting on, many things, or kinds of food.Pŏl'y-phār'ma-cy, n. p. 1010(Med.) (a.) The act or practice of prescribing too many medicines. (b.) A prescription made up of too many medicines. Dunglison.Pŏl'y-phōn'ic, a. p. 1010Having, or consisting of, many voices or sounds. 2. (Mus.) Consisting of several tone-series, or parts, progressing simultaneously, according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal.Po-lýph'o-nĭsm, n. p. 1010Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo. Derham. 2. (Mus.) Composition in parts; contrapuntal composition.Po-lŷph'o-nĭst, n. p. 1010One who professes the art of multiplying sounds, or who makes a variety of sounds; a ventriloquist. 2. (Mus.) A master of the art of polyphony; a contrapuntist.Po-lŷph'o-noŭs, a. p. 1010The same as POLYPHONIC.Po-lŷph'o-ny, n. p. 1010The same as POLYPHONISM.Pŏl'y-phōre, n. p. 1010(Bot.) A receptacle which bears many ovaries.Po-lŷph'yl-loŭs or Pŏl'y-phŷl'loŭs, a. p. 1010(Bot.) Many-leafed; as, a polyphyllous calyx or perianth.Po-lÿp'i-dòm, n. p. 1010A house or hive of polyps;—a name sometimes given to coral. ☞ The term is incorrect, as coral is an internal secretion. Dana.Polypier, n. p. 1010The same as POLYPARY. See POLYPARY.Pŏl'y-pĭf'er-oŭs, a. p. 1010Producing polyps.Pŏl'y-pĭp'a-roŭs, a. p. 1010Producing polyps.Pŏl'yp-īte, n. p. 1010(Palæon.) A fossil polyp.Pŏl'y-plēc'trum, n. p. 1010(Mus.) A musical instrument formerly in use, said to have been invented by Guido;—so called because its tones were produced by the friction of numerous slips of leather acting upon strings, and moved…Pŏl'y-pōde, n. p. 1010(Zool.) An animal having many feet; the milleped or wood-louse. Coxe. 2. (Bot.) A plant of the genus Polypodium; polypody.Po-lŷp'o-dy, n. p. 1010(Bot.) A plant of the genus Polypodium, of the order of Filices, or ferns. The fructifications are in roundish points, scattered over the inferior disk of the frond or leaf. There are numerous…Pŏl'y-poid, a. p. 1010Like a polyp or a polypus. Dunglison.Po-lȳp'o-rīte, n. p. 1010(Palæon.) A fossil plant having many pores.Po-lŷp'o-roŭs, a. p. 1010Having numerous passages or pores. Wright.