Zool. Also Acaliphe. An animal of the class ACALEPHA.
1706. Phillips, Acaliphe, the great stinging nettle, or the Sea-nettle, a sensible Plant.
1835. Kirby, Habits & Inst. of An., I. vi. 195. The Gelatines which some consider as a distinct class under the name of Acalephes.
1872. Dana, Corals, App. II. 375. Acalephs, or Jelly-fishes, or Medusæ as many of them are called.
