alcyonium

/ˌælkɪˈuːniəm, ˌælˈsɪuəniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of corals, especially a species (Alcyonium digitatum) found in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

“The alcyonium’s unique structure helps it to thrive in the coral reefs of the Mediterranean.”

Synonyms

  • coral
  • marine invertebrate

Antonyms

  • land organism
  • terrestrial animal