polypary

[ pol-uh-per-ee ]

noun

, plural pol·y·par·ies.

1. the common supporting structure of a colony of polyps, as corals.

polypary

/ ˈpɒlɪpərɪ; ˌpɒlɪˈpɛərɪəm /

noun

1. the common base and connecting tissue of a colony of coelenterate polyps, esp coral

Other Words From

• pol·y·par·i·an [pol-, uh, -, pair, -ee-, uh, n], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polypary¹

From the New Latin word polypārium, dating back to 1740–50. See polyp, -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of polypary¹

C18: from New Latin polypārium; see polyp

Example Sentences

The coral is therefore a real polypary, which resembles a tree stripped of its leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the early development of the polypary in the Dendroidea little is known, but the more mature stages have been fully worked out.

From Project Gutenberg