definition of the word acalephae

From Latin acalēphē (“‘nettle’”) < Ancient Greek ἀκαλήφη (akalēphē) "stinging-nettle"

acalephae pl.

1. A group of Cœlenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.

acalēphae f.

1. dative singular of acalephe#Latin
2. nominative plural of acalephe#Latin
3. vocative plural of acalephe#Latin

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