polynym

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Synonyms: polynya, polyonym

Antonyms: polynya, polyonym

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Noun

1. A [[name]] (or [[term]]) consisting of multiple [[word]]s.
2. One of multiple names for the same thing.
3. A single word or name with multiple distinct (although possibly related) meanings.
4. A word that is spelled the same as another, but which has a different pronunciation and meaning; [[homograph]].

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