WORD MEANING

Anemone meaning

uh-NEM-uh-nee · noun

A type of flowering plant or sea creature characterized by colorful petals or tentacles, respectively.

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Other meanings

A marine animal related to corals and jellyfish, known for its stinging tentacles.

A genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family, often found in temperate regions.

A decorative motif resembling the flower, used in art and design.

Can refer to both plants and marine animals; also used as a name or in artistic contexts.

Examples

The garden was filled with colorful anemones in the spring.

She admired the sea anemone attached to the coral reef.

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