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1. (n.) coelenterate
any of the invertebrate animals formerly included in the phylum Coelenterata, comprising the cnidarians and comb jellies.
2. (adj.) coelenterate
of or pertaining to the coelenterates.
Etymology: (1870–75; < NL Coelenterata (1847); see coelenteron , -ate1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) coelenterate, cnidarian
radially symmetrical animals having saclike bodies with only one opening and tentacles with stinging structures; they occur in polyp and medusa forms
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| Definition of 'coelenterate' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) coelenterate
belonging to the Coelentera
2. (noun) coelenterate
one of the Coelentera
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