Polyglot (n.): one who is a polyglot
Etymology: Greek polyglōttos, from poly- (many) + glōtta (language)
First known use: 1656
My mother had a schoolteacher who was quite a polyglot--he knew 37 languages!
Friday word: Polyglot
Polyglot (n.): one who is a polyglot
Etymology: Greek polyglōttos, from poly- (many) + glōtta (language)
First known use: 1656
My mother had a schoolteacher who was quite a polyglot--he knew 37 languages!
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