starfish
Translation
starfish, sea star
Examples
We found a starfish on the beach.
We found a starfish on the beach.
The starfish has five arms.
The starfish has five arms.
Grammar Patterns
a starfish a sea creature shaped like a star We found a starfish on the beach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sea star
Etymology
A compound of 'star' and 'fish', named for its star-like shape and aquatic habitat (though it is not a fish).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'star' that fell from the sky into the ocean and became a 'fish'.