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(krī′no̵id′, krin′o̵id′)

adjective

lily-shaped
designating or of a class (Crinoidea) of echinoderms, some of which are flowerlike in form and are anchored by a stalk, others of which are free-swimming

Origin: Gr krinoeidēs, lilylike < krinon, lily + -eidēs, -oid

noun

an animal of this class, as a sea lily or feather star

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noun

Any of various echinoderms of the class Crinoidea, including the sea lilies and feather stars, that are characterized by a cup-shaped body, feathery radiating arms, and either a stalk or clawlike structure with which they are able to attach to a surface.

adjective

Of or belonging to the Crinoidea.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Crinoīdea, class name

Origin: : Greek krinon, lily

Origin: + Greek -oeidēs, -oid

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