Anemone

/əˈnɛməni/ noun

Definition

A flower with bright petals surrounding a dark center, or a sea creature with tentacles that sticks to rocks in the ocean.

Etymology

From Greek 'anemone,' possibly derived from 'anemos' (wind). Ancient Greeks named the flower this because it blooms when the wind blows, and the sea creature shares the name because of its similar appearance.

Kelly Says

Sea anemones are like living flowers that eat fish — they look delicate and pretty but they're actually stinging predators, and clownfish like Nemo get special protection by living in them because they don't get stung like other fish do.

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