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sand dollar
noun
: the round, flat shell of a small sea animal; also : the small sea animal itself
Full Definition of SAND DOLLAR
: any of numerous flat circular sea urchins (order Clypeasteroida) that live chiefly in shallow water on sandy bottoms
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1884
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sand dollar
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Definition of SAND DOLLAR for Kids
: a flat round sea urchin
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