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actinia

nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐkˈtinjɐ/ac·ti·ni·a

Definition

1

A genus of marine animals of the class Anthozoa, commonly known as sea anemones; a sea anemone.

Usage examples

Actinia attach themselves to coastal rocks.
The actinia captures small fish with its stinging tentacles.

Synonyms

Common combinations

green actinia