"polylecty" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Probably from polylectic + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|polylectic|y|id2=abstract noun}} polylectic + -y Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polylecty (uncountable)
  1. (entomology) The condition of being polylectic. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Entomology Coordinate_terms: mesolecty, monolecty, oligolecty
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