Meaning of the word starfish in English

What does starfish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

starfish

US /ˈstɑːr.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈstɑː.fɪʃ/
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Noun

a marine echinoderm with a flattened, star-shaped body, typically having five arms, and a mouth on its underside.

Example:
We saw a beautiful orange starfish clinging to the rocks.
The children enjoyed collecting shells and looking for starfish on the beach.
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