Meaning
A sea anemone, specifically a member of the genus Actinia.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From taxonomic name Actinia (genus name).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
actinianactiniarian
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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