sea star

noun

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Disney Moana 2 Moana Light-Up Shell Necklace $10 at Target In the first movie, Moana’s shell necklace contained the heart of Te Fiti, but in the sequel, there’s something else in it: a sea star. Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024 Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination. Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Gazing upon a sunflower sea star is a strange experience. Jennifer Adler, Vox, 7 July 2024 Lots of sea life like goliath groupers, sea turtles, sharks, and large schools of deep-sea fish can be found in and around the structures, as can microorganisms like corals, sea stars, and invertebrates. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea star 

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sea star was in 1569

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“Sea star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20star. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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