acontia
|a-con-tia|
C2
/əˈkɒntiə/
thread-like structures in sea anemones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acontia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akontion,' where 'akon' meant 'dart' or 'javelin.'
Historical Evolution
'akontion' transformed into the Latin word 'acontium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acontia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dart' or 'javelin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'thread-like structures in sea anemones.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
thread-like structures found in certain sea anemones, used for defense and capturing prey.
The acontia of the sea anemone extended to capture its prey.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 00:06