starfish meaning

UK US /ˈstɑrfɪʃ/ 2 syllables

starfish (noun): echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk.

Definition of starfish

  1. echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk

    Synonyms: sea star

    Type of: echinoderm

How to pronounce starfish

starfish is pronounced /ˈstɑrfɪʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in SH · 8-letter words

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