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Actiniaria

plural noun
Ac·​tin·​i·​ar·​ia | \ ¦ak-ˌti-nē-¦a-rē-ə, -ˈer-ē-\

Definition of Actiniaria

: an order or suborder of Anthozoa (subclass Zoantharia) comprising the sea anemones which differ from the corals in forming no hard skeleton and in existing as separate individuals

First Known Use of Actiniaria

1856, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Actiniaria

borrowed from New Latin, from Actinia actinia + -aria -aria entry 2

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