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ACONTIA

1. Threadlike defensive organs, composed largely of nettling cells (cnidae), thrown out of the mouth or particular pores of determined Actiniae when irritated. 2. Anciently, a snake, called dart snake; now, one of a genus of reptiles closely allied to the lizards. Origin: NL, from Gr. A few dart. Source: Websters Vocabulary
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