ctenophore Meaning & Definition
/ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/
What Does Ctenophore Mean?
As a noun, ctenophore means Any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora, having lucent, mucilaginous bodies bearing eight rows of comblike cilia used for swimming.
Word Facts for Ctenophore
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | comb jelly |
| Plural | ctenophores |
Ctenophore Definition (Noun)
- Any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora, having lucent, mucilaginous bodies bearing eight rows of comblike cilia used for swimming.
Synonyms of Ctenophore
Ctenophore synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ctenophore (plural ctenophores)
Words That Rhyme With Ctenophore
Origin of Ctenophore
Borrowed from translingual Ctenophora; equivalent to cteno- + -phore.
Ctenophore Pronunciation
You say ctenophore as /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tiː).
Quick Answers About Ctenophore
What part of speech is ctenophore?
Ctenophore is a noun.
What is another word for ctenophore?
Words with a similar meaning to ctenophore include comb jelly. See the full list of ctenophore synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ctenophore?
The plural of ctenophore is ctenophores.