acalephoid
|ac-a-le-phoid|
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/ˌækəˈliːfɔɪd/
jellyfish-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acalephoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akalēphē,' where 'akalēphē' meant 'stinging nettle,' referring to the stinging nature of jellyfish.
Historical Evolution
'akalēphē' transformed into the Latin word 'acalepha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acalephoid' through scientific classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stinging nettle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling or related to jellyfish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or related to the acalephs, a group of marine animals including jellyfish.
The acalephoid creatures drifted gracefully in the ocean currents.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/10 13:06