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acaleph

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ac·​a·​leph | \ ˈakəˌlef \
plural -s

Definition of acaleph

: a coelenterate of the group Acalepha

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First Known Use of acaleph

1706, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acaleph

New Latin Acalepha

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The first known use of acaleph was in 1706

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“Acaleph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acaleph. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.

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