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Definition of scyphozoan

scyphozoan

/ˌsaɪ.fəˈzoʊ.ən/
scy · pho · zo · an
Plural:scyphozoans
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scyphozoan Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting marine invertebrates of the class Scyphozoa, which includes the true jellyfishes.

Example

"The scyphozoan life cycle typically alternates between a stationary polyp phase and a free-swimming medusa phase."

• noun

1

A marine invertebrate belonging to the class Scyphozoa, characterized by a dominant, free-swimming medusa stage commonly known as a true jellyfish.

Example

"The marine biologist collected several scyphozoans to study the venom complexity of their stinging cells."

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scythe
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Scyphozoa', combining Greek 'skyphos' (cup) and 'zōion' (animal), referencing the prominent cup-shaped bell of true jellyfishes, plus the English suffix '-an'.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scyphozoan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scyphozoan
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