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Acalephae
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Acˊa-le′phæ
,Noun.
pl.
[NL., from Gr. [GREEK], a nettle.]
A group of Cœlenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; – so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called
sea nettles
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Acalephae
Acalephae
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Translingual
Proper noun
Acalephae
- (obsolete) A taxonomic group within the phylum Coelenterata – including the medusae or jellyfishes, and hydroids; so called from the stinging power they possess.
Synonyms
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- Acalepha
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English
Noun
acalephae pl (plural only)
- A group of Coelenterata, including the medusas or jellyfishes, and hydroids, called sea nettles from their sting.