Definitions for obeliaoʊˈbil yə, oʊˈbi li ə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•be•liaoʊˈbil yə, oʊˈbi li ə(n.)(pl.)-lias.
any colonial marine hydrozoan of the genus Laomedea (Obelia), appearing as a delicate, mosslike growth on rocks, pilings, etc.
Category: Invertebrates
Origin of obelia:
1865–70; < NL < Gk obelías a loaf toasted on a spit =obel(ós) a spit (see obelisk ) +-ias n. suffix
Wiktionary
obelia(Noun)
Any of various colonial marine hydroids of the genus Obelia
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