bluebottle

/ˈbluːbaʊtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bluebottle jellyfish, specifically the Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis), known for its painful sting.

“While swimming, I got stung by a bluebottle and had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.”

Synonyms

  • man o' war
  • physalia

Antonyms

  • non-painful marine animal