Meaning of the word "Portuguese man-of-war" in English
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Portuguese man-of-war
US /ˌpɔːrtʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌpɔːtʃəˈɡiːz mæn əv wɔːr/
Noun
a marine cnidarian of the family Physaliidae, characterized by a gas-filled float and long, venomous tentacles, often mistaken for a jellyfish
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Be careful when swimming in tropical waters; you might encounter a Portuguese man-of-war.
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The beach was closed due to numerous sightings of the Portuguese man-of-war.
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