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polyglot(dictionary)

polyglot (iou)



polyglot adjective & noun. M17.
[French polyglotte from Greek poluglottos, formed as POLY- + glotta tongue.]
A. adjective.
That speaks, writes, or understands many or several languages. M17.
Of or relating to many languages; written in many or several languages; characterized by the use of (elements derived from) a plurality of languages. L17.
b. noun.
A person who knows several languages. M17.
a. A book (esp. a bible) in several languages. M17.
b. A mixture of several languages. rare. E18.
poly'glottal adjective = POLYGLOT adjective M19.
poly'glottic adjective = POLYGLOT adjective E19.
polyglottism noun polyglot character; use of or acquaintance with many languages: L19.
poly'glottous adjective = POLYGLOT adjective M19.