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noun
A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: nematocyst, cnidoblast
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A jellyfish tentacle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: lappet
Antonyms: none provided
History
From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “nettle”) + -cyte (“cell type”).
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
