Cnidae

Cnidae
Cnida Cni"da (n[imac]"d[.a]), n.; pl. {Cnid[ae]} (n[imac]"d[=e]). [NL., fr. Gr. kni`dh nettle, sea nettle.] (Zo["o]l.) One of the peculiar stinging cells found in C[oe]lenterata; a nematocyst; a lasso cell. [1913 Webster] ||

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