Definitions For Pedicellaria

Noun

{{en-noun, pedicellariae}} (biology) A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators.

Related terms

pedicel

Translations

Portuguese: pedicelária, f

Etymology

from {{bor + en + nl. + pedīcellus + -aria.

Is Pedicellaria a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
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17
Words with Friends
21

The word Pedicellaria is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends

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