# polynym

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A name (or term) consisting of multiple words.
2. One of multiple names for the same thing.
3. A single word or name with multiple distinct (although possibly related) meanings.
4. A word that is spelled the same as another, but which has a different pronunciation and meaning; homograph.

## Etymology
From poly- + -nym.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polynym