virgularian

virgularian
I. \\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|la(a)rēən\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin Virgularia + English -an
: of or relating to the genus Virgularia or family Virgulariidae
II. noun (-s)
: a virgularian pennatulacean

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  • Virgularian — Vir gu*la ri*an, n. [From. L. virgula a small rod.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of long, slender Alcyonaria belonging to {Virgularia} and allied genera of the family {Virgularid[ae]}. These corals are allied to the sea pens, but have a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • virgularian — vir·gu·lar·i·an …   English syllables

  • sea rod — noun 1. : a gorgonian with long round branches 2. : virgularian …   Useful english dictionary

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