mauve stinger en · NOUN
Etymology
From its stinging cells, which it employs in both its tentacles and bell (the "cap" of the jellyfish).
Meanings
- Pelagia noctiluca, a species of vibrantly-colored bioluminescent jellyfish covered in stinging cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mauve stingers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
purple jellyfish · luminous jellyfish · purple-striped jelly · night-light jellyfish · purple people eater · purple stinger
Translations (1)
nl parelkwal (Pelagia noctiluca)