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medusae

 

[ mษชหˆdjuหziห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Medusae are free-swimming jellyfish that typically have a bell-shaped body with tentacles hanging down.

Synonyms

jellyfish, medusa, sea jellies

Examples of usage

  • Medusae are often found in oceans and seas around the world.
  • Some species of medusae can deliver a painful sting to humans.
  • The life cycle of medusae usually involves a polyp stage before developing into the adult jellyfish.
  • Medusae play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey.
  • Medusae are fascinating creatures to observe in their underwater habitats.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In Greek mythology, Medusae refers to the Gorgon sisters, of which Medusa was the most famous.

Synonyms

Gorgons, medusa

Examples of usage

  • Medusae were known for their ability to turn anyone who looked at them into stone.
  • The story of Medusae has been retold in various forms of art and literature throughout history.

Translations

Translations of the word "medusae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medusas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคกเฅเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quallen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ubur-ubur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดัƒะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meduzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใ‚ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉduses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medusas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denizanasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ดํŒŒ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฏูŠู„ ุงู„ุจุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ medรบzy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medรบzy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meduze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marglyttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะดัƒะทะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meduzalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medusas

Word origin

The term 'medusae' originates from the Latin word 'medลซsa', which in turn comes from the Greek mythological figure Medusa. The name was given to free-swimming jellyfish due to their resemblance to the snaky hair of the Gorgon Medusa. The term has been used in marine biology to refer to jellyfish since the 19th century. In Greek mythology, the Medusae were a group of sisters with snake-like hair, led by Medusa, who could turn people to stone with her gaze. The story of Medusa and the Medusae has remained a popular subject in art and literature over the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,613 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.