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English word origin

Etymology of multi

Clipping of multistan.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Clipping of multistan.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of multistan.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A multituberculate.

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Clipping of multituberculate.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Neolamprologus multifasciatus (small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, popular as aquarium fish)

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< multifasciatus

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Source etymology 4

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noun

A contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands.

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Short for "multi two diamonds".

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