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jellyfish / Medusa
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/mɨˈduzɐ/me·du·sa
Definition
1Marine animal of the phylum Cnidaria, with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and stinging tentacles used to capture prey. Also refers to the Greek mythological figure.
Usage examples
“While swimming in the sea, he was stung by a jellyfish.”
“In mythology, anyone who looked at Medusa was turned to stone.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
jellyfish stingswarm of jellyfishmoon jellyfish