ac·ti·nal
| \ ˈak-tə-nəl, (ˈ)ak-¦tī-nᵊl \
Definition of actinal
(Entry 1 of 2)
: belonging to the part of a radiate animal from which the tentacles or arms radiate and where the mouth is situated
—often used as an equivalent of oral
-actinal
adjective combining form
-ac·ti·nal
| \ ¦ak-tə-nəl, ˌak-¦tī-nᵊl \
Definition of -actinal (Entry 2 of 2)
: -actine
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“Actinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actinal. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of actinal was in 1857
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