noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The scientists discovered a new species of halcyonoid mollusk during their deep-sea expedition.

Definition:A species of marine mollusk belonging to the class Halcyonoids.

From halcyonoid mollusk

Example:Marine biochemists are focusing their research on halcyonoids to better understand their unique biochemical processes.

Definition:The study of chemical processes and substance metabolism in organisms living in the sea, which might include the study of halcyonoids.

From marine biochemistry