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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

echinoid

/ˈɛkɪnaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does echinoid mean?

noun

A marine animal with a round body and spines, typically attached to a rock or the sea floor. Echinoids are also known as sea urchins.

Example

"The echinoid's spines made it difficult to remove from the rocky shore."

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