acaleph

noun

ac·​a·​leph
ˈakəˌlef
plural -s
: a coelenterate of the group Acalepha

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Acalepha

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acaleph was in 1706

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“Acaleph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acaleph. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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