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prettygoodwordcnidarian (nahy-DAIR-ee-uhn) - n., any member of the phylum Cnidaria of radially symmetric invertebrates with stinging structures in the tentacles surrounding the mouth, such as jellyfish, sea anemone, hydra, or coral. adj., of, pertaining to, or resembling a cnidarian.
So, yes, a silent initial C. Borrowed in 1909 from New Latin, from Greek kinde, nettle. A cnida is one of the stingers.
And in conclusion, JELLYFISH!
---L.
So, yes, a silent initial C. Borrowed in 1909 from New Latin, from Greek kinde, nettle. A cnida is one of the stingers.
And in conclusion, JELLYFISH!
---L.
