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acaleph

noun
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

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Dictionary Entries near acaleph

Acaena

acai

acajou

acaleph

Acalepha

Acalephae

acalycine

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