sea anemone


sea anemone

noun

Definition of SEA ANEMONE

: any of numerous usually solitary anthozoan polyps (order Actiniaria) whose form, bright and varied colors, and cluster of tentacles superficially resemble a flower

First Known Use of SEA ANEMONE

1742

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