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ascidian

as·ci·dian

UK/əˈsɪdi.ən/ uncommon

noun

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minute sedentary marine invertebrate having a saclike body with siphons through which water enters and leaves

Origin

From New Latin Ascidia + -an, from Ancient Greek ἀσκίδιον (askídion, “wineskin, leather bag”).

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