Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ourico-do-mar
Noun
/ˈʊə.ɹɪ.koʊ.dʌ.mɑːr/
Definition
A marine creature with a hard outer shell and spiny exterior, commonly found in coastal waters.
Examples
- Sea urchins can often be seen hiding under rocks in tide pools.
- Many chefs consider ourico-do-mar a delicacy in seafood dishes.
- During our beach walk, we collected several beautiful ouricos-do-mar.
Meaning
The term refers to a sea urchin, which is known for its spherical shape and the presence of spines covering its body.
Synonyms
- Sea urchin
- Arbacia
- Diadema