salpa

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin, from Latin salpa, from Ancient Greek σάλπη (sálpē, “a species of fish”). Doublet of salp.

In classic literature

Synonyms

salp

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