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balanid

adjective
bal·​a·​nid | \ ˈbalÉ™nə̇d\

Definition of balanid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the genus Balanus

balanid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of balanid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a barnacle of the genus Balanus

First Known Use of balanid

Adjective

1900, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for balanid

Adjective

New Latin Balanidae

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