sea-pincushion

noun

A starfish of genus Goniaster.

Meanings

nounsea-pincushion (plural sea-pincushions)

plural sea-pincushions

  1. A starfish of genus Goniaster.
  2. Synonym of mermaid's purse.

    Synonyms: mermaid's purse

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of mermaid's purse.

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