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crinoid

/krɪˈnaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does crinoid mean?

noun

A marine animal with a long stem and feathery arms, typically attached to a rock or the sea floor. Crinoids are also known as sea lilies.

Example

"The diver swam through a field of crinoids, their delicate arms waving gently in the current."

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