I. ˈpä-lē-ˌglät noun
Etymology: polyglot (II)
Date: circa 1645
1. : one who is polyglot
2. capitalized : a book containing versions of the same text in several languages ; especially : the Scriptures in several languages
3. : a mixture or confusion of languages or nomenclatures
II. adjective
Etymology: Greek polyglōttos, from poly- + glōtta language — more at gloss
Date: circa 1656
1.
a. : speaking or writing several languages : multilingual
b. : composed of numerous linguistic groups
a polyglot population
2. : containing matter in several languages
a polyglot sign
3. : composed of elements from different languages
4. : widely diverse (as in ethnic or cultural origins)
a polyglot cuisine