Irukandji

English

Etymology

Mamu or Bandjin

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

Noun

Irukandji pl (plural only)

  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.

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