Irukandji

English

Etymology

Mamu or Bandjin

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭ'rə-kăn"ji, IPA^(key): /ˈɪɹəˌkændʒi/
• Rhymes: -ɪɹəˌkændʒi, -ændʒi

Noun

1. An Aboriginal tribe of northeastern Australia, also known as the Yirrganydji

Noun

Irukandji (plural Irukandjis)

1. A deadly jellyfish found in northern Australia, Carukia barnesi.
2. Any box jellyfish with a sting that produces Irukandji syndrome.

Derived terms

• Irukandji syndrome

See also

• Wikipedia article on Irukandji syndrome
• Article which discusses the development of the 2nd sense
• Irukandji Jellyfish