syconia

ˈsɪkəniə

Definitions

1. noun

The fruiting body of a coral polyp, typically a rounded or oval mass of fleshy, often brightly colored parts.

“The beach was littered with the remains of syconia from the coral that had washed up overnight.”

Synonyms

  • coral fruit
  • scolecium

Antonyms

  • sea anemone