devil's fingers

1. (US, informal, plural, usually plural)The gills of various species of crabs.

2. (plural, usually plural)A fungus, Clathrus archeri, featuring pink or white 'arms' erupting from a white ball-like body, with a putrid odor.

3. (archaic, plural, usually plural, rare)A starfish, especially Asterias rubens.

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