starfish
noun
star·fish
ˈstär-ˌfish 
: any of a class (Asteroidea) of echinoderms that have a body of usually five arms radially arranged about a central disk and feed largely on mollusks (such as oysters)
called also sea star
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The giant starfish, Oreaster, lives here.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The shipment included surgeonfish, puffer fish, lionfish, butterflyfish, octopuses, crabs, and starfish, all commonly sought for home aquariums and exotic collections.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
For an ultra on-theme set, opt for 3D seashells, chrome starfish accents, and translucent details that mimic the look of shimmering ocean water.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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starfish
noun
star·fish
ˈstär-ˌfish
: any of a class of echinoderms that have five arms arranged evenly around a central disk and feed largely on mollusks (as oysters)
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