Gorgonian
[gawr-goh-nee-uh n] /gɔrˈgoʊ ni ən/
noun
1.
any of numerous alcyonarian corals of the order Gorgonacea, having a usually branching, horny or calcareous skeleton.
adjective
2.
belonging or pertaining to the Gorgonacea.
/ɡɔːˈɡəʊnɪən/
noun
1.
any coral of the order Gorgonacea, having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton: includes the sea fans and red corals
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Gorgonacea
/ɡɔːˈɡəʊnɪən/
adjective
1.
of or resembling a Gorgon
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