sea urchin

English

/ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of many marine echinoderms, of the class , commonly found in shallow water, having a complex chewing structure named Aristotle's lantern.

Etymology

Affix from English sea + English urchin (hedgehog).

Origin

English

urchin

Gloss

hedgehog

Concept
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Animals

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Person/Thing

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