Meaning of holothurian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhɑləˈθʊriən/

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  1. Noun

    holothurian

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from the modern Latin genus name Holothuria (from Greek holothourion, denoting a kind of zoophyte) + -an

    Definitions

    1. echinoderm having a flexible sausage-shaped body, tentacles surrounding the mouth and tube feet

    Examples

    • « free-living mud feeders: sea cucumbers »

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