Actipylea

plural noun

Ac·​ti·​py·​lea
ˌak-tə-ˌpī-ˈlē-ə
: a suborder of Radiolaria comprising protozoa with skeletons of spicules of strontium sulfate

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek aktis ray + pylē gate

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Actipylea was in 1887

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“Actipylea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Actipylea. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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