actinian
[ ak-tin-ee-uhn ]
/ ækˈtɪn i ən /
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adjective
belonging or pertaining to the order or suborder Actiniaria, comprising the sea anemones.
noun
any sea anemone.
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Example sentences from the Web for actinian
Moreover, there are some modern corals in which the secondary cycle of mesenteries departs from the Actinian plan.