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e·chi·noid

 (ĭ-kī′noid′)
n.
An echinoderm of the class Echinoidea, which includes the sand dollars and sea urchins.
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echinoid

(ɪˈkaɪnɔɪd; ˈɛkə-)
n
(Animals) any of the echinoderms constituting the class Echinoidea, typically having a rigid ovoid body. The class includes the sea urchins and sand dollars
adj
(Animals) of or belonging to this class
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e•chi•noid

(ɪˈkaɪ nɔɪd, ˈɛk əˌnɔɪd)

n.
1. any echinoderm of the class Echinoidea, comprising sea urchins and sand dollars, characterized by a rounded, armless body and a rigid endoskeleton with movable spines.
adj.
2. of, belonging to, or resembling the echinoids.
[1850–55; < New Latin Echinoidea; see echinus, -oidea]
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