Synonyms for cnidocyte
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Noun
1. Nematocyst — A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting
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Definitions
- n. 1
A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.
Forms
- Plural
- cnidocytes → nematocysts, cnidoblasts, lappets…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cnidocyte | steady | |
| nematocyst | falling | |
| cnidoblast | falling | |
| lappet | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- lappet
- 10 letters
- nematocyst, cnidoblast