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actinian

[ ak-tin-ee-uhn ]

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the order or suborder Actiniaria, comprising the sea anemones.


noun

  1. any sea anemone.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of actinian1

1885–90; < New Latin Actini ( a ) actinia + -an
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Example Sentences

Moreover, there are some modern corals in which the secondary cycle of mesenteries departs from the Actinian plan.

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