Astraeiform

/æsˈtreɪɪˌfɔːrm/ adjective

Having the shape or form of a star, especially like the star corals of the Astraea genus.

From Astraea (genus name) plus Latin -formis (having the form of), creating an adjective meaning 'star-shaped' or 'having the characteristic form of Astraea corals'.

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