Definitions for Actinia

Actinia ac·tin·i·a

Spelling: [ak-tin-ee-uh]
IPA: /ækˈtɪn i ə/

Actinia is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in Actinia (aaciint).

Definitions for Actinia

noun

  1. a sea anemone, especially of the genus Actinia.

Origin of Actinia

From New Latin, dating back to 1740-50; See origin at actin-, -ia

Examples for Actinia

Each several coral-individual is equivalent to a single living polyp (actinia).

Another and very singular mode of reproduction has been noted by Mr. Hogg in the case of actinia œillet.

One of the most common among the many varieties of sea-anemones is the actinia mesembryanthemum.

The locomotive power of the anemone, or actinia, is very sluggish.

The first twelve mesenteries are disposed in couples, and do not differ from those of actinia except in size.

The actinia crassicornis, Asterias glacialis and oculata, are common.

Cut off the tentacles of an actinia, and they are replaced in a short time, and the experiment may be repeated indefinitely.

actinia Mesembryanthemum, partially expanded; (a) Ditto, closed.

Of the lowest among these orders, the Actinoid Polyps, our actinia or sea-anemone is a good example.

This actinia differs from those described above, in having two of the sides flattened, instead of being perfectly circular.

Word Value for Actinia
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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