Definitions for actinias

actinias ac·tin·i·a

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

Actinias is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 204 anagrams from letters in actinias (aaciinst).

Definitions for actinias

noun

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

Origin of actinias

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

Examples for actinias

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for actinias
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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