Definitions for actinian

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actinian ac·tin·i·an

Spelling: [ak-tin-ee-uh n]

IPA: /ækˈtɪn i ən/

Actinian is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in actinian (aaciinnt).

Definitions for actinian

noun

1. any sea anemone.

adjective

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

Origin of actinian

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

Examples for actinian

Moreover, there are some modern corals in which the secondary cycle of mesenteries departs from the actinian plan.