English Explanatory Dictionary

sea nettle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A jellyfish of the genus Chrysaora.
  2. Any jellyfish

Word forms

sea nettle sea nettles sea-nettle

Etymology

Because of its sting. See nettle (“stinging plant”). Similar construction as Norwegian Nynorsk mannete.

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