polyphiloprogenitive

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English

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Etymology

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From poly- +‎ philoprogenitive.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɒlɪfɪləpɹəˈd͡ʒɛnɪtɪv/

Adjective

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polyphiloprogenitive (not comparable)

  1. (very rare) Having many descendants.
    • 1919, T. S. Eliot, Mr Eliot's Sunday Morning Service:
      Polyphiloprogenitive / The sapient sutlers of the Lord / Drift across the window-panes.
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