👉 Polyphylly is a linguistic phenomenon in which words have multiple meanings or interpretations. It occurs when a word has more than one meaning that can be used for different purposes, such as indicating time, place, gender, or number. This can result in ambiguity and confusion among speakers of the language. For instance, "cat" could mean both a domesticated cat or an animal with four legs that is not typically associated with cats. Similarly, "dog" has multiple meanings depending on the context