noun. an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base.
1. The scyphus is the bowl-shaped part of a jellyfish that contains its tentacles. 2. There are approximately 200 different species of scyphus jellyfish found in oceans around the world.
1. "In his right hand was a huge bouquet of scyphus flowers, and in his left a very large and uncut loaf of bread." Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray 2. "The scyphus is a beautiful sea creature, but its sting can be deadly." David Attenborough, Blue Planet II
