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polypody
noun poly·po·dy \ˈpä-lə-ˌpō-dē\
plural poly·po·dies
Definition of POLYPODY
: any of a genus (Polypodium) of chiefly epiphytic ferns with creeping rhizomes; especially : either of two ferns (P. vulgare of Eurasia and P. virginianum of North America) with relatively narrow entire segments
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Origin of POLYPODY
Middle English polypodie, from Latin polypodium, from Greek polypodion, from poly- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot
First Known Use: 14th century
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