kruiskwal

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kruis (“cross”) +‎ kwal (“jellyfish”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯sˌkʋɑl/

Noun

kruiskwal f (plural kruiskwallen, diminutive kruiskwalletje n)

  1. clinging jellyfish (Gonionemus vertens)
    Synonym: Japanse kruiskwal
    Hypernym: hydroïdpoliep

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