NEMATOCYSTIC Nematocystic: relating to or possessing nematocysts, specialized stinging cells found in certain cnidarians. Root meanings for derived forms: - Nematocysts (plural): specialized stinging cells found in certain cnidarians. - Nematocysting (present participle): the act of discharging nematocysts to sting prey or defend against predators. - Nematocysted (past participle): having discharged nematocysts to sting prey
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Word: NEMATOCYSTIC
Length: 12 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
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