Jellyfish

Jellyfish
Jellyfish Jel"ly*fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of the acalephs, esp. one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. See {Medusa} and {acaleph}. [1913 Webster]

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  • jellyfish — UK [ˈdʒelɪˌfɪʃ] / US noun [countable] Word forms jellyfish : singular jellyfish plural jellyfish a soft round sea animal that you can see through. Many types of jellyfish sting you if you touch them …   English dictionary

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  • jellyfish — jel|ly|fish [ˈdʒelifıʃ] n plural jellyfish a sea animal that has a round transparent body and can sting you …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • jellyfish — jel|ly|fish [ dʒeli,fıʃ ] (plural jel|ly|fish) noun count a soft round ocean animal that you can see through. Many types of jellyfish sting you if you touch them …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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