scyphozoan

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Noun scyphozoan has 1 sense

scyphozoan - any of various usually free-swimming marine coelenterates having a gelatinous medusoid stage as the dominant phase of its life cycle
--₁ is a kind of coelenterate, cnidarian
--₁ is a member of Scyphozoa, class Scyphozoa

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Scyphozoan

Definition: Scyphozoan refers to a class of marine invertebrates that includes jellyfish, characterized by a transparent gelatinous body and stinging tentacles.

Sense 1:

Noun:

A scyphozoan is a type of jellyfish found in oceans worldwide.

Sample Sentence:

"While snorkeling, I caught a glimpse of a beautiful scyphozoan gliding through the water."

Sense 2:

Adjective:

The scyphozoan tentacles can deliver a painful sting to humans.

Sample Sentence:

"Jane got stung by a scyphozoan jellyfish while swimming in the ocean, and it caused a rash."

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