acalephes
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/ˌækəˈliːfiːz/
marine stingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acalephes' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akalēphē,' where 'akalēphē' meant 'nettle.'
Historical Evolution
'akalēphē' transformed into the Latin word 'acalepha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acalephes.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nettle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of marine animals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of marine animals, including jellyfish and other similar creatures, belonging to the class Hydrozoa and Scyphozoa.
The acalephes are known for their stinging tentacles.
Synonyms
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