01 n. One of the Acalephæ.
pl.
Acalephs, Acalephans
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One of the Acalephæ.(Zool.)
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Webster, 1913
Acaleph
· Ac·a·leph
· IPA /ˌæk.əˈlɜf/
02 n. pl. A group of Cœlenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes cal…
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A group of Cœlenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles. Also: sea nettles