acaleph

ac·a·leph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-uh-lef]
- /ˈæk əˌlɛf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-uh-lef]
- /ˈæk əˌlɛf/

Definitions of acaleph word

noun acaleph any of the coelenterates of the former taxonomic group Acalephae, which included the jellyfishes 3
noun acaleph any of several invertebrate animals, as jellyfish, that swim or float about in the open sea; coelenterate or ctenophore (former class Acalephes, phylum Zoophyta) 3
noun acaleph (in former classifications) any coelenterate of the group Acalephae, including the sea nettles and jellyfishes. 1
noun acaleph (dated) A member of the former Acalephae family, now a part of the Cnidaria phylum. 0

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Origin of acaleph

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < New Latin acalepha < Greek akalḗphē stinging nettle, sea anemone

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Parts of speech for Acaleph

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acaleph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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