noun

starfish

starfish, sea star

We found a starfish on the beach.

We found a starfish on the beach.

((countable noun)) a star-shaped sea animal A child picked up a starfish.

Synonyms: sea star

A compound word from 'star' and 'fish', named for its star-like shape.

Literally a 'fish' that is shaped like a 'star'. The name is very descriptive and easy to remember.

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