sterraster

noun

ster·​ras·​ter

stə̇ˈrastə(r)

plural -s

: a spherical sponge spicule with many small rays

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek sterros firm, solid (akin to Greek stereos solid) + New Latin -aster

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