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crinoids

/ˈkrɪnɔɪdz/

Meanings
noun
One of the numerous animals that make up the class Crinoidea; the feather stars or sea lilies.

Examples :

"While diving, the marine biologist pointed out several crinoids attached to the coral reef, their feathery arms waving gently in the current. "
animal biology ocean

Related Words

Illustration feather

feather noun

/ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird used its delicate feathers to steer through the air. "

Illustration marine

marine noun

/məˈɹiːn/

A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship

"He was a marine in World War II."

Illustration biologist

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration lilies

lilies noun

/ˈlɪliz/

Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

"The florist arranged the lilies beautifully in the vase, their fragrant petals filling the room with a sweet scent. "

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feathery noun

/ˈfɛ.ðəɹ.i/

(furry fandom) Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.

"My friend, a dedicated feathery, always dresses up as a hummingbird at school events. "

Illustration diving

diving verb

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

To swim under water.

"The children were diving into the pool after school. "

Illustration current

current noun

/ˈkʌɹənt/ /ˈkɝɹənt/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"The current of air coming from the open window is making the papers on my desk flutter. "

Illustration attached

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration numerous

numerous adjective

/ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/

Indefinitely large numerically, many.

"The student had numerous assignments to complete before the weekend. "

Illustration animals

animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "