sea cucumber

English

A sea cucumber

Etymology

Named in reference to its appearance. The term first appeared in common use in the 19th century, perhaps borrowed from another European language, like French concombre de mer.

Noun

sea cucumber (plural sea cucumbers)

  1. An echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin.

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