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crinoid
(crin|oid)
Pronunciation:
/ˈkrʌɪnɔɪd, ˈkrɪnɔɪd/
Zoology
noun
an echinoderm of the class
Crinoidea
, which comprises the sea lilies and feather stars.
adjective
relating to or denoting crinoids.
Derivatives
crinoidal
Pronunciation:
/-ˈnɔɪd(ə)l/
adjective
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