Polyphemian
/ˌpɒlɪˈfiːmɪən/Now rare
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Polyphemus; specifically gigantic; Cyclopean.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Dekker (c1572–1632), playwright and pamphleteer. From the name of Polyphemus + -ian.
- water-speedwell
- water spider
- water spinach
- water spirit
- water splash
- water sponge
- water sports
- water-spot
- water-spotting
- waterspout
- water spouter
- water sprout
- water stain
- water stargrass
- water starwort
- waterstead
- water stick insect
- water stock
- water stoma
- water stone
- water stop
- water stream
- water stress
- water strider
- water-swallow