jellyfish
|jel/ly/fish|
/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/
gelatinous marine animal
Etymology
'jellyfish' originates from the combination of 'jelly' and 'fish', where 'jelly' refers to the gelatinous substance and 'fish' refers to the aquatic nature.
'jellyfish' was first used in the 18th century to describe the gelatinous marine animal.
Initially, it referred to the marine animal, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a free-swimming marine coelenterate with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.
The jellyfish drifted gracefully through the water.
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Noun 2
a person lacking backbone or firmness.
He was such a jellyfish when it came to making decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 09:18