Etymology

actinia

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Today it means: A sea anemone, specifically a member of the genus Actinia. Full definition →

First used 18th c.taxonomic name Actinia
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  1. taxonomic name · derived fromActinia
  2. English todayactinia

From taxonomic name Actinia (genus name).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A sea anemone, specifically a member of the genus Actinia.

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