1894, from French polydactyle (adj.) "having more fingers and toes than is usual," from Greek polydaktylos; see poly- "much, many" + dactyl. As an adjective from 1874. Related: Polydactyly; polydactylism (1868).
polyandrous
polyandry
polycentric
polychrome
polyclinic
polydactyl
polydipsia
Polydorus
polyester
polyethylene
polygamous