acalephan
|a-ca-le-phan|
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/ˌækəˈliːfən/
marine stinger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acalephan' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akalēphē,' where 'akalēphē' meant 'stinging nettle.'
Historical Evolution
'akalēphē' transformed into the Latin word 'acalepha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acalephan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stinging nettle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Acalephae.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Acalephae, a group of coelenterates that includes jellyfish.
The acalephan drifted gracefully through the ocean currents.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/10 12:21