crown-of-thorns starfish

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Definition of crown-of-thorns starfish words

noun crown-of-thorns starfish a starfish, Acanthaster planci, that feeds on living coral polyps, causing erosion and destruction of coral reefs. 1

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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