Medusa
Example Sentences
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Gradually, the medusa buds off the polyp once again, rejuvenated.
From New York Times
Scientists prefer the term jelly or medusa over jellyfish because the creatures are not fish.
From Los Angeles Times
Vivid hues that evoked the sea beds and headwear that resembled medusas continued the theme.
From Seattle Times
Dr. Griffith knew that her disease, like cancer, was not one disease but many, a medusa of waving tentacles.
From New York Times
A black floor-length gown with undulating straps could have been a poisonous medusa, with coral-red dye bleeding down its multi-layered skirt.
From Washington Times
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