octocorals
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/ˈɒk.təˌkɔːr.əlz/
(octocoral)
eight-tentacled coral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'octocoral' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'okto' meaning 'eight' and 'korallion' meaning 'coral'.
Historical Evolution
'okto' and 'korallion' combined to form the modern English word 'octocoral'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to corals with eight tentacles, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of coral belonging to the subclass Octocorallia, characterized by having polyps with eight tentacles.
Octocorals are often found in shallow tropical waters.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 04:24