Meaning Of The Word Crown-of-thorns
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What's The Definition Of Crown-of-thorns?
crown-of-thorns in British English
a coral-eating starfish (Acanthaster planci) of the tropical Pacific region, having arms covered with long spines noun: a climbing spurge, Euphorbia milii splendens, of Madagascar, having stems covered with spines noun: a starfish, Acanthaster planci, that has a spiny test and feeds on living coral in coral reefs |
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