cestida

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Noun cestida has 1 sense

Cestida, order Cestida - ctenophore having short tentacles; one family
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Tentaculata, class Tentaculata
--₁ has members: Cestidae, family Cestidae

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Cestida

Definition

Noun

1. A member of the Cestida order of transparent marine animals; commonly known as comb jellies.

Example sentence: The cestida gracefully swam through the ocean, its bioluminescent body illuminating the dark waters.

Noun

2. A delicate, transparent fabric used in clothing and upholstery.

Example sentence: She wore a beautiful dress made of cestida, the sheer fabric setting off her elegant silhouette.

Adjective

1. Popular; well-liked by many people.

Example sentence: The latest novel by the renowned author quickly became cestida among avid readers.