n.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek polygl ō ttos, from poly- + gl ō tta 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>