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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated..
Use acontia when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acontia means (zoology) Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or special pores of certain Actiniae when irritated..
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Use acontia where its definition matches the intended context.
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