Added 9 October 2026
medusa
noun
In Latin: medūsa Wiktionary
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- A jellyfish; specifically, a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- Synonym of worm-star.
Origin
By appellativization from Medusa.
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