achly a

A genus of Algæ (Sea-weeds), or po ibly a fungus allied to Mucor, but developed in water. A. pro lifer a grows on diseased gold fishes and similar animals, and is fatal to their existence. The Achlya po e es spontaneous motion. ach-lys, 8. [Gr. ἀχλύς ( achlus ) = a mist, gloom, darkne . In Hesiod personified as the eternal night, more ancient than chaos.] Med. A darkne or dimne of sight; also, a speck upon the cornea, rendering it more or le opaque.