"polyam" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more polyam [comparative], most polyam [superlative]
Etymology: Clipping of polyamorous. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|polyamorous}} Clipping of polyamorous Head templates: {{en-adj}} polyam (comparative more polyam, superlative most polyam)
  1. (informal) Polyamorous. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Polyamory Synonyms: poly [informal]

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