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crinoidal

/krɪˈnɔɪ.dəl/

crinoidaladjective

more crinoidal

Comp.

most crinoidal

Super.

/krɪˈnɔɪ.dəl/

Translations

The crinoidal limestone is rich in fossilized remains.

Криноидный известняк богат окаменелыми останками.

Definitions

Relating to or resembling crinoids, which are marine animals characterized by a cup-shaped body and feathery arms.

The crinoidal limestone was rich in fossilized remains of ancient sea creatures.

Consisting chiefly of fragments of crinoids, especially said of certain limestones.

The quarry yielded a thick bed of crinoidal limestone rich in fossil stems.

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