cidaris
noun
cid·a·ris
ˈsidərə̇s
1
plural cidares
-ˌrēz
[Latin, from Greek kidaris, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kether crown]
: the royal tiara of the ancient Persian kings
2
capitalized
[New Latin, from Latin]
: the type genus of Cidaridae
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“Cidaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cidaris. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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