cnidocyte en · NOUN
Etymology
From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “nettle”) + -cyte (“cell type”).
Meanings
- A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.
- A jellyfish tentacle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cnidocytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lappet · cnidoblast · nematocyst
Translations (9)
fi poltinsolu (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · pl parzydełko (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · es cnidocito (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · pt cnidoblasto (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · ca cnidòcit (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · cmn 刺胞 (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · de Nesselzelle (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · ko 자포 (stinging capsule found in cnidarians) · pt cnidócito (stinging capsule found in cnidarians)