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Definition of anemone
anemone
/əˈnɛm.ə.ni/
a · nem · o · ne
Plural:anemones
anemone Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A sedentary marine invertebrate of the class Anthozoa (a sea anemone), characterized by a cylindrical body and a central mouth surrounded by a ring of stinging tentacles used to capture prey.
Example
"The brightly colored clownfish darted safely among the stinging tentacles of the anemone."
2
A widely distributed plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to temperate zones, typically bearing cup-shaped, brightly colored flowers that lack true petals.
Example
"She planted a vibrant bed of purple and white anemones to bloom in early spring."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Greek 'anemōnē', literally meaning 'daughter of the wind', derived from 'anemos' (wind). The plant was historically believed by the Greeks to open its flowers only when the wind blew.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anemone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anemone