jelly-animal

noun
UK /ˈdʒɛli ˈænɪməl/
US /ˈdʒɛli ˈænəməl/

A jelly-animal is a soft, see-through sea creature that floats in the water.

We saw a pink jelly-animal drifting near the beach.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gummy candy shaped like a small animal.

The kids shared a bag of jelly-animals at the party.

3. A toy or decoration made of soft gel in an animal shape.

She stuck a sticky jelly-animal on the window.

4. A playful name for a soft, squishy pet or stuffed animal.

He hugged his little jelly-animal before bed.