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jellyfish

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐlfuˈʁɛkɐ/al·for·re·ca

Definition

1

A free-swimming marine animal with a gelatinous, umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles, many of which can sting.

Usage examples

We saw a huge jellyfish floating near the shore.
Jellyfish stings can be painful but are rarely dangerous.

Common combinations

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