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Definition of Acalephae
Acalephae Acalephae Ac`a*le"ph[ae], n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ?, a nettle.]
A group of C[oe]lenterata, including the Medus[ae] or
jellyfishes, and hydroids; -- so called from the stinging
power they possess. Sometimes called sea nettles.