cnida

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UK/nɪdə/

noun

A nematocyst.

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cnidocyst
OriginAncient Greek κνίδη →
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Meanings

nouncnida (plural cnidae)

plural cnidae

  1. A nematocyst.

    Synonyms: cnidocyst

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA nematocyst.

Similar
cnidocyst
Also see
nematocyst

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκνίδη“stinging nettle; anemone”
  2. Englishcnida

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “stinging nettle; anemone”).

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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