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 Definitions of obelia  [ʊˈbil yə, oʊˈbi li ə]  

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Definition of 'obelia' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) obelia
any colonial marine hydrozoan of the genus Laomedea (Obelia), appearing as a delicate, mosslike growth on rocks, pilings, etc.

Etymology:  (1865–70; < NL < Gk obelías a loaf toasted on a spit =obel(ós) a spit (see obelisk ) +-ias n. suffix)


'obelia' - Nearby Entries  

oat grass  oau  ob.  obelia  oberammergau  oberhausen  obie  



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