jellyfish

English

/ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

Etymology

Compound from English jelly + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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