polyp Meaning & Definition
What Does Polyp Mean?
Polyp is a noun that means A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles. The sessile life stage of many cnidarians, whose free-swimming stage, if present, is the medusa. It can also mean The sessile life stage of many cnidarians, whose free-swimming stage, if present, is the medusa.
Polyp: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɑlɪp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | polypus |
| Plural | polyps |
Polyp Definition (Noun)
- A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles. The sessile life stage of many cnidarians, whose free-swimming stage, if present, is the medusa.
- The sessile life stage of many cnidarians, whose free-swimming stage, if present, is the medusa.
- An abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane.
Noun
- A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles
Synonyms of Polyp
Polyp synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polyp
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Polyp in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
polyp (plural polyps)
Words That Rhyme With Polyp
Origin of Polyp
From Latin polypus (“a polyp, a polypus in the nose”), from Ancient Greek πολύπους (polúpous, from πολύς (polús, “many”) + πούς (poús, “foot”)). Doublet of polypus.
How Do You Say Polyp?
The standard pronunciation of polyp is //ˈpɑlɪp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Polyp
What part of speech is polyp?
Polyp is a noun.
What is another word for polyp?
You can replace polyp with words such as polypus. See the full list of polyp synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of polyp?
The plural of polyp is polyps.