bluebottle (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbluːbɒtəl/
Definition
A type of marine jellyfish with a bright blue, bottle-shaped body and long, stinging tentacles, often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
Examples
The bluebottle jellyfish is a common sight on beaches in Australia and Southeast Asia.
The bluebottle's sting can be painful, but it is rarely deadly to humans.
Bluebottles are often mistaken for portuguese man-of-war, but they are actually a different species.
How to Use bluebottle
- bluebottle jellyfish (noun phrase)
- a type of marine jellyfish — "The bluebottle jellyfish is a common sight on beaches in Australia and Southeast Asia."
- bluebottle fly (noun phrase)
- a type of blowfly — "The bluebottle fly is known for its bright blue color and loud buzzing noise."
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