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Definition of Alcyonium

1. n. A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.

Definition of Alcyonium

1. Noun. (zoology) Any of the genus ''Alcyonium'' of fleshy Alcyonaria, their polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. ¹

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Medical Definition of Alcyonium

1. A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges. Origin: Gr. A zoophyte, so called from being like the halcyon's nest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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