Crinoids

/ˈkraɪ.nɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of crinoid; multiple marine creatures or fossils of the echinoderm class.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'crinoid,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular noun, making it standard English pluralization.

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Crinoid fossils are so common in certain limestone deposits that entire rocks can be made of their fragmented remains—a single handful of limestone might contain pieces from hundreds of different ancient crinoids.

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