Polyp

See also: polyp

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin polypus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /poˈlyːp/
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Noun

Polyp m (weak, genitive Polypen, plural Polypen)

  1. polyp
  2. (in the plural) adenoids (abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx)
  3. (derogatory, informal) pig, policeman
    Synonyms: (derogatory) Bulle, Polizist

Declension
Declension of Polyp [masculine, weak]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Polyp die Polypen
genitive eines des Polypen der Polypen
dative einem dem Polypen den Polypen
accusative einen den Polypen die Polypen

Further reading
  • “Polyp” in Duden online
  • “Polyp” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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