Asterias
As*te"ri*as\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? starred, fr. 'asth`r star.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of echinoderms. Note: Formerly the group of this name included nearly all starfishes and ophiurans. Now it is restricted to a genus including the commonest shore starfishes.| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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