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portuguese man-of-war

 

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Noun portuguese man-of-war has 1 sense
  1. Portuguese man-of-war, man-of-war, jellyfish - large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
    --1 is a kind of siphonophore
    --1 is a member of Physalia, genus Physalia

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Portuguese Man-of-War

Noun: A venomous marine creature found mainly in warmer ocean waters, typically characterized by a floating transparent bladder and long trailing tentacles. It is not a true jellyfish but a colony of specialized organisms.

Example sentence: Be cautious when swimming in the ocean as the Portuguese Man-of-War can deliver a painful sting if you come into contact with its tentacles.

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of Portugal or its people.

Example sentence: I love the vibrant colors of the traditional Portuguese Man-of-War costume that the dancers are wearing in the parade.

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