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Definition of
poly- combining form
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
poly-
combining form
combining form
NAmE
/
/
ˈpɑli
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many
polygamy
polyphonic
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poly-
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roly-poly
adjective
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polo shirt
noun
poltergeist
noun
poly-
combining form
polyandry
noun
polycarbonate
noun