Acalephae

Origin

From Latin acalēphē ("nettle"), from Ancient Greek ἀκαλήφη (akalēphē, "stinging nettle").

Full definition of acalephae

Noun

1. A group of Coelenterata, including the medusas or jellyfishes, and hydroids, called sea nettles from their sting.

Synonyms

• sea nettles