Associations to the word «Crinoid»

Wiktionary

CRINOID, noun. One of the numerous animals that make up the Crinoidea class; the feather star or "sea lily".
CRINOID, adjective. Relating to or sharing the qualities and features of the Crinoidea class.

Dictionary definition

CRINOID, noun. Primitive echinoderms having five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk.
CRINOID, adjective. Of or relating to or belonging to the class Crinoidea.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley