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starfish

/ˈstɑːrfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does starfish mean?

noun

A starfish is a marine invertebrate animal that belongs to the class Asteroidea. It has a distinctive star-shaped body and typically lives on the ocean floor.

Example

"The beachcomber carefully picked up a starfish and placed it back in the water to prevent it from drying out."

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