Definition of 'actinia'
noun plural -tiniae (-ˈtɪnɪˌiː) or -tinias
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Word origin of 'actinia'
C18: New Latin, literally: things having a radial structure. See actino-, -ia nounWord forms: plural acˈtiniˌae (ækˈtɪniˌi
; aktinˈēēˌ) or acˈtinias
any of a genus (Actinia) of sea anemones
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Derived forms
actinian (acˈtinian) adjective, noun
Word origin of 'actinia'
ModL < Gr aktis (gen. aktinos), a rayTrends of 'actinia'
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