English
Etymology
From L. term|acalephe#Latin|acal�ph�|nettle < AGr. term|�καλή�η|{{polytonic|�καλή�η}} italbrac|akal�ph� "stinging-nettle"
Noun
acalephae p
- A group of C�lenterata, including the Medusæ or jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.
Latin
Noun
acal�phae f
- inflection of|acalephe#Latin|acal�ph�|dat|s
- inflection of|acalephe#Latin|acal�ph�|nom|p
- inflection of|acalephe#Latin|acal�ph�|voc|p
category:Latin noun forms
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