brittle star

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various echinoderms, of the class Ophiuroidea, that resemble starfish and have long, slender arms that regenerate when snapped off.

Etymology

Compound from English brittle + English star (celestial body).

Origin

English

star

Gloss

celestial body

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