See also: polyp

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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin polypus.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /poˈlyːp/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Polyp m (weak, genitive Polypen, plural Polypen)

  1. polyp
  2. (in the plural) adenoids (abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx)
  3. (derogatory, informal) pig, policeman
    Synonyms: (derogatory) Bulle, Polizist

Declension edit

Further reading edit

  • Polyp” in Duden online
  • Polyp” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache