Bluebottles

/ˈbluːˌbɑtəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of bluebottle; multiple bluebottle flies or jellyfish.

Etymology

Simple plural of bluebottle, formed by adding '-s' to the singular noun form.

Kelly Says

When multiple bluebottle jellyfish wash ashore, beaches get closed because their tentacles pack a serious sting even after the jellyfish is dead—which is why lifeguards take them very seriously.

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