Acontia Definition

noun

(zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated.

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Origin of Acontia

  • From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ἀκόντιον (akontion, “little dart”)

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Words Starting With

AACACO

Words Ending With

AIATIA

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acontia

Words Starting With A and Ending With A

Starts With A & Ends With AStarts With AC & Ends With AStarts With A & Ends With IA

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With A7 Letter Words Ending With A