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Acaleph [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Acaleph Encyclopedia Britannica

ACALEPHAe (from ακαλ ή φη , a nettle), a name given to the animals commonly known as jelly-fish, sea-blubber, Medusae, sea-nettles, &c.

9th ed. Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 1, p. 79
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Acalephae [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A group of Coelenterata, including the Medusae or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.

Acalephan [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One of the Acalephae.

Acalephans [Plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Acalephan

Acalephoid [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Belonging to or resembling the Acalephae or jellyfishes.

Acalephs [Plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Acalephan