crinoidean

/krɪnɔɪdiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of crinoids, a group of marine animals with a stalked body and usually feathery tentacles

“The crinoidean fossils found in the museum were a rare discovery.”

2. adjective

having the characteristics of a crinoid, especially in having a stalked body and feathery tentacles

“The crinoidean creature swayed gently in the ocean current.”

Synonyms

  • crinoid
  • sea lily

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial