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sea cucumber
noun
: any of a class (Holothurioidea) of echinoderms having a tough muscular elongate body with tentacles surrounding the mouth
called also holothurian
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Researchers suggested follow-up surveys both for deep-sea sea cucumbers specifically and for exploring marine life in the region more generally.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
In recent years, sea cucumbers — which are sold as a delicacy in southeast Asia — have become more lucrative, bringing in far more money than fish.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Researchers only found one multi-rayed sea cucumber in the Kermadec Trench, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
This Hong Kong specialty, which represents prosperity, often includes abalone, sea cucumber and an assortment of vegetables.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
In recent years, sea cucumbers — which are sold as a delicacy in southeast Asia — have become more lucrative, bringing in far more money than fish.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Researchers only found one multi-rayed sea cucumber in the Kermadec Trench, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
This Hong Kong specialty, which represents prosperity, often includes abalone, sea cucumber and an assortment of vegetables.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sea cucumber
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“Sea cucumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20cucumber. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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