actinian

[ ak-tin-ee-uh n ]
/ ækˈtɪn i ən /

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the order or suborder Actiniaria, comprising the sea anemones.

noun

any sea anemone.

Origin of actinian

1885–90; < New Latin Actini(a) actinia + -an

Words nearby actinian

actin-, actinal, acting, acting area, actinia, actinian, actinic, actinic cheilitis, actinic dermatitis, actinic elastosis, actinic granuloma

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