actinoid

American

[ak-tuh-noid] / ˈæk təˌnɔɪd /

adjective

raylike; radiate.

actinoid British

/ ˈæktɪˌnɔɪd /

adjective

having a radiate form, as a sea anemone or starfish

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Etymology

Origin of actinoid

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

Example Sentences

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Of the lowest among these orders, the Actinoid Polyps, our Actinia or sea-anemone is a good example.

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