beroe

Beroe

Ber"o*e\, n. [L. Beroe, one of the Oceanid[ae] Gr. ?: cf. F. bero['e].] (Zo["o]l.) A small, oval, transparent jellyfish, belonging to the Ctenophora.
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beroe

noun
delicately iridescent thimble-shaped ctenophores 
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Beroe is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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