English · Nature & Environment
starfish
/ˈstɑːr.fɪʃ/
[/ˈstɑːr.fɪʃ/]
five-armed sea animal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A star-shaped marine animal, usually with five arms, that lives on the sea floor.
Example
A purple starfish clung to the rock in the tide pool, its five arms slowly curling.
A purple starfish clung to the rock in the tide pool, its five arms slowly curling.
Etymology
A compound of 'star' and 'fish', also called a sea star.
How & Where It’s Used
Not a fish; can regrow lost arms.