sea nettle

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Etymology

Because of its sting. See nettle (stinging plant). Similar construction as Norwegian Nynorsk mannete.

Noun

sea nettle (plural sea nettles)

  1. A jellyfish of the genus Chrysaora.
  2. (archaic) Any jellyfish[1]

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