
Jellyfish
Sea Creature
Remember, jellyfish are aquatic animals, not made from actual jelly used in desserts.

The aquarium had a wide variety of jellyfish floating in the tank.
Stinging Risks
Jellyfish stings can be serious, so the term often suggests danger or discomfort at the beach.

She was afraid to swim because there might be jellyfish in the water.
Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'jellyfish' is used to describe things that look or move like a jellyfish.

The lamp's design reminded me of a jellyfish.
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