POLEMICS
Po*lem"ics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. polémique.]
Defn: The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
POLEMIST
Pol"e*mist, n.
Defn: A polemic. [R.]
POLEMONIACEOUS
Pol`e*mo`ni*a"ceous, a. (Bot.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Polemoniaceæ), which includes Polemonium, Phlox, Gilia, and a few other genera.
POLEMONIUM
Pol`e*mo"ni*um. n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of gamopetalous perennial herbs, including the Jacob's ladder and the Greek valerian.
POLEMOSCOPE
Po*lem"o*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope: cf. F. polémoscope.]
Defn: An opera glass or field glass with an oblique mirror arranged for seeing objects do not lie directly before the eye; — called also diagonal, or side, opera glass.