polyp
12 points
English
5 letters
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Definitions
noun
one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈɑːlɪp/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural polyps
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).