Early 18th century; earliest use found in Evelyn's Sylva. From post-classical Latin polyspermus or its etymon ancient Greek πολύσπερμος abounding in seed.
Definition of polysperm in US English:
polysperm
adjectiveˈpɒlɪspəːm
Botany rare
= polyspermous.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Evelyn's Sylva. From post-classical Latin polyspermus or its etymon ancient Greek πολύσπερμος abounding in seed.