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actinian

Pronunciation: /akˈtɪnɪən/
Definition of actinian

noun

Zoology
  • a sea anemone.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from the modern Latin genus name Actinia (from Greek aktis, aktin- 'ray') + -an

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