acontium
|a-con-ti-um|
C2
/əˈkɒntiəm/
stinging cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acontium' 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 'acontium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small dart or javelin,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a stinging cell in sea anemones.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acontium is a term used in biology, specifically referring to a type of stinging cell found in certain sea anemones.
The acontium is used by the sea anemone for defense and capturing prey.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 00:36