scyllaea

/sɪˈliːi.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of sea slugs, commonly known as Scyllaeid nudibranchs.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of Scyllaea species in their natural habitat.”

2. proper noun

Scyllaea, a sea slug genus, or Scyllaea, an ancient Greek figure from mythology associated with the sea.

“The artist drew inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, depicting Scyllaea on a fresco.”

Synonyms

  • nudibranch
  • sea slug

Antonyms

  • land animal
  • terrestrial slug