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acalephæ
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acalephæ, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. , a nettle.].
A group of Cœlenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles . [1913 Webster]
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