01 n. An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinidæ. From a resemblance to flowers in form and color, they are often called animal flower…
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Actiniæ, Actinias
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An animal of the class Anthozoa, and family Actinidæ. From a resemblance to flowers in form and color, they are often called animal flowers and sea anemones. [See Polyp.].(Zool.) Also: animal flowers, sea anemones See: Polyp