Any of various echinoderms of the class Crinoidea, including the sea lilies and feather stars, that are characterized by a cup-shaped body, feathery radiating arms, and either a stalk or clawlike structure with which they are able to attach to a surface.
adj.Of or belonging to the Crinoidea.
[From New Latin Crinoīdea, class name : Greek krinon, lily + Greek -oeidēs, -oid.]




