Alcyonium
Al`cy*o"ni*um\, n. [Gr. ? a zo["o]phyte, so called from being like the halcyon's nest.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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