Etymology

anthozoon

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Today it means: A member of the class Anthozoa, comprising marine invertebrates including corals and sea anemones. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From antho- + -zoon, after class name Anthozoa.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A member of the class Anthozoa, comprising marine invertebrates including corals and sea anemones.

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