cnida

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nematocyst.

Pronunciation

/nɪdə/

Word forms

cnida cnidae

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “stinging nettle; anemone”).

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