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scyphistoma

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Scyphistoma (noun) means (zoology) A stage in a jellyfish's life cycle when it looks like a small polyp and reproduces without a mate.

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(zoology) A stage in a jellyfish's life cycle when it looks like a small polyp and reproduces without a mate.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Ancient Greek σκύφος (skúphos, “cup”) and στόμα (stóma, “mouth”).

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"scyphistoma" (noun) means (zoology) A stage in a jellyfish's life cycle when it looks like a small polyp and reproduces without a mate.

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