1. relating to or resembling a jellyfish or medusa
Usage: zoological
2. relating to or resembling Medusa from Greek mythology
Usage: mythological

1. a jellyfish or the free-swimming stage of a cnidarian
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The medusan form of the cnidarian drifted through the ocean currents.
• Scientists studied the medusan stage of the organism’s life cycle.
• The creature’s medusan appearance made it easily recognizable as a jellyfish.
• Her hair had a medusan quality that reminded him of ancient Greek art.
• The medusan floated gracefully in the aquarium tank.
• Researchers observed the transition from polyp to medusan form.
• The medusan creatures were abundant in the warm coastal waters.