n. [ F. ] (Zool.) See Polyp. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to a polyp, or polyps. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Polyp + Gr. &unr_; red. ] (Physiol. Chem.) A coloring matter found in many simple Anthozoa and some hydroids. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Poly- + petal. ] (Bot.) Consisting of, or having, several or many separate petals;