salp

/sælp/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, free-swimming, freshwater or marine jellyfish, typically transparent and globular in shape.

“The salp drifted aimlessly through the ocean currents.”

2. noun

a genus of salps, including the species Salpa maxima.

“The scientist studied the behavior of Salpa maxima in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • jellyfish
  • medusa

Antonyms

  • starfish