balanoid

1 of 2

adjective

bal·​a·​noid

ˈbaləˌnȯid

: of or relating to the acorn barnacles

balanoid

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: acorn barnacle

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek balanoeidēs like an acorn, from balan- + -eidēs -oid

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

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