actinoid

[ ak-tuh-noid ]

adjective
  1. raylike; radiate.

Origin of actinoid

1
First recorded in 1840–50; actin- + -oid

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British Dictionary definitions for actinoid

actinoid

/ (ˈæktɪˌnɔɪd) /


adjective
  1. having a radiate form, as a sea anemone or starfish

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