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Campanile Chambray-les-Tours(tourism)

polyglot (iou) and chambray (iou)


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.

chambray (iou)



chambray noun & adjective. Orig. US. E19.
[Irreg. from Cambrai (see CAMBRIC).]
(Made of) a type of gingham with white weft and coloured warp.