velella

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See also: Velella

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the genus name.

Noun[edit]

velella (plural velellas)

(zoology) Any of the genus Velella of free-floating marine protozoans in family Porpitidae.

Synonyms[edit]

by-the-wind sailor

Translations[edit]

a free-floating marine organism similar to a small jellyfish

French: vélelle (fr) f, barque de la Saint-Jean f (Biarritz)
Maori: katiahorere

Anagrams[edit]

Lavelle, Leavell

Phuthi[edit]

Verb[edit]

-vélélla

to be in a good position/vantage point

Inflection[edit]

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

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