bal·a·nid
| \ ˈbalənə̇d \
Definition of balanid
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to the genus Balanus
balanid
noun
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plural -s
Definition of balanid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a barnacle of the genus Balanus
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The first known use of balanid was in 1836
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