astraean

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adjective

as·​trae·​an
aˈstrēən
: of or relating to the star corals

astraean

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noun

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plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Astraea, genus of corals (from Greek astraios starry, from astr-, astēr star) + English -an

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“Astraean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astraean. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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