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单词 octactinal
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Definition of octactinal in English:

octactinal

adjective ɒktakˈtʌɪnlɒkˈtaktɪnl
Zoology rare
  • Having eight rays; specifically of or relating to the subclass Octocorallia (formerly called Octactiniae) of anthozoan corals whose polyps bear eight pinnate tentacles.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From octo- + ἄκτιν-, ἀκτίς ray + -al. Compare actinal.

 
 

Definition of octactinal in US English:

octactinal

adjective
Zoology rare
  • Having eight rays; specifically of or relating to the subclass Octocorallia (formerly called Octactiniae) of anthozoan corals whose polyps bear eight pinnate tentacles.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From octo- + ἄκτιν-, ἀκτίς ray + -al. Compare actinal.

 
 
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