kinaid

noun
UK /ˈkɪneɪd/
US /ˈkɪneɪd/

A kinaid is a tiny sea animal with a soft body and stinging tentacles.

We saw a bright kinaid floating in the tide pool.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small stinging cell found on a sea animal's tentacle.

The kinaid fired when the little fish touched it.

3. A colorful bead-like decoration shaped like a sea creature.

She sewed a shiny kinaid onto her backpack.

4. A playful nickname for a child who loves the sea.

Our little kinaid never wants to leave the beach.