Comatula
World English Dictionary
comatulid or comatula (kəˈmætjʊlɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -lids, -lae | |
| any of a group of crinoid echinoderms, including the feather stars, in which the adults are free-swimming | |
| [C19: from New Latin Comatulidae, from Comatula type genus, from Latin comātus hairy] | |
| comatula or comatula (kəˈmætjʊlɪd, -liː) | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from New Latin Comatulidae, from Comatula type genus, from Latin comātus hairy] | |
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| comatula | |
noun | |
| former usage synonymous with Antedon |
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Comatula
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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