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medusa Meaning & Definition

What Does Medusa Mean?

Medusa is a noun that means A jellyfish; specifically, a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. It can also mean Synonym of worm-star.

Medusa in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsjellyfish, medusan and jelly
Pluralmedusas

Medusa Definition (Noun)

  1. A jellyfish; specifically, a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.
  2. Synonym of worm-star.

Synonyms of Medusa

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Word Forms & Grammar

medusa (plural medusas or medusae or (obsolete) medusæ)

Words That Rhyme With Medusa

Origin of Medusa

By appellativization from Medusa.

Common Questions About Medusa

What part of speech is medusa?

Medusa is a noun.

What is another word for medusa?

Words with a similar meaning to medusa include jellyfish, medusan and jelly. See the full list of medusa synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of medusa?

The plural of medusa is medusas.

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