acalephs
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/ˈækəˌlɛfs/
(acaleph)
marine stinger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acaleph' 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 'acaleph' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stinging 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 acalephs drifted gracefully in the ocean currents.
Synonyms
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