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First Known Use: 1742
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearmedical : a small lump that grows inside your body (such as inside your colon or on your vocal cords)
: a small sea animal (such as a coral) that has a body shaped like a tube
See words that rhyme with polyp Britannica English: Translation of polyp for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about polyp
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