balanoid
1 of 2adjective
bal·a·noid
ˈbaləˌnȯid
: of or relating to the acorn barnacles
balanoid
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
: acorn barnacle
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Greek balanoeidēs like an acorn, from balan- + -eidēs -oid
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1890, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1843, in the meaning defined above