English Explanatory Dictionary

discohexaster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sponge spicule with six rays octahedrally arranged, ending with disks.

Word forms

discohexaster discohexasters

Etymology

From Ancient Greek: diskos, circular plate; hex, six; aster, star.

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