crinoid

[ krahy-noid, krin-oid ]
/ ˈkraɪ nɔɪd, ˈkrɪn ɔɪd /

noun

any echinoderm of the class Crinoidea, having a cup-shaped body to which are attached branched, radiating arms, comprising the sea lilies, feather stars, and various fossil forms.

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the Crinoidea.
lilylike.

Origin of crinoid

1825–35; < Greek krinoeidḗs, equivalent to krín(on) lily + -oeidēs -oid

OTHER WORDS FROM crinoid

cri·noi·dal, adjective non·cri·noid, adjective

Words nearby crinoid

crinkle leaf, crinkleroot, crinkly, crinkum-crankum, crinogenic, crinoid, crinoline, crinoline stretcher, crinophagy, crinose, crinum

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British Dictionary definitions for crinoid

crinoid
/ (ˈkraɪnɔɪd, ˈkrɪn-) /

noun

any primitive echinoderm of the class Crinoidea, having delicate feathery arms radiating from a central disc. The group includes the free-swimming feather stars, the sessile sea lilies, and many stemmed fossil forms

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Crinoidea
shaped like a lily

Derived forms of crinoid

crinoidal, adjective

Word Origin for crinoid

C19: from Greek krinoeidēs lily-like

Scientific definitions for crinoid

crinoid
[ krī′noid′ ]

Any of various marine echinoderms of the class Crinoidea. Crinoids have a cup-shaped body with five or more feathery arms and sometimes a stalk for attachment to a surface. The arms contain reproductive organs and sensory tube feet. Crinoids were common during the Paleozoic Era and are important index fossils. Sea lilies and feather stars are types of crinoids.