I. adjective
also ler·ne·an ˌlərˈnēən
Etymology: Latin Lernaeus of Lerna near ancient Argos (from Greek Lernaios, from Lernē Lerna) + English -an
1. usually capitalized : of or relating to Lerna, a lake or swamp near Argos
2.
[New Latin Lernaea + English -an ]
: of or relating to the genus Lernaea
II. noun
( -s )
: a crustacean of the genus Lernaea