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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.
2. 2
   A jellyfish tentacle.

Synonyms

All synonyms

cnidoblastlappetnematocystnematocyst

Etymology

From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “nettle”) + -cyte (“cell type”).

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