English Explanatory Dictionary

crinoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the numerous animals that make up the class Crinoidea; the feather stars or sea lilies.
adj
  1. Relating to or sharing the qualities and features of the class Crinoidea.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹʌɪnɔɪd/ /ˈkɹɪnɔɪd/

Word forms

crinoid crinoids more crinoid most crinoid

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κρίνον (krínon, “lily”) + -oid.

Derived words

crinoidal noncrinoid
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