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Cuttlefish: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuttlefish

 

[ หˆkสŒt(ษ™)lfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida. They have a unique internal shell called a cuttlebone, which is used for buoyancy control. Cuttlefish are known for their ability to change color and texture to camouflage themselves from predators.

Synonyms

cephalopod, mollusk, sea creature.

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Word Description / Examples
cuttlefish

This term is used specifically to refer to a type of marine animal known for its unique ability to change color and its distinctive ink defense mechanism.

  • While diving, we spotted a beautiful cuttlefish camouflaging itself among the coral reefs
cephalopod

This term is used in scientific or educational contexts when referring to the class of marine animals that includes cuttlefish, squid, and octopuses.

  • Octopuses and squids are also members of the cephalopod class
mollusk

This term is used in a broader scientific or educational context when talking about a diverse group of invertebrates that includes animals such as snails, clams, and cuttlefish.

  • Cuttlefish are fascinating mollusks that possess a remarkable ability to change their skin color
sea creature

This term is a general, informal term used to describe any kind of animal that lives in the sea. It is often used in everyday conversation or when the specific type of animal is not important.

  • We saw various sea creatures during our trip to the aquarium

Examples of usage

  • Cuttlefish can rapidly alter their appearance to blend in with their surroundings.
  • The cuttlebone of a cuttlefish is often used as a calcium-rich dietary supplement for pet birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuttlefish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น choco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคฒเคซเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sepia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cumi-cumi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฐะบะฐั‚ะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…twa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seiche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sepia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผrekkep balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ง•์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรฉpie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฉpie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŒ่ดผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sipina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalamar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sepia

Etymology

The word 'cuttlefish' originated from the Old English word 'cudele,' which is related to the Old Norse word 'kutla.' Cuttlefish have been known to humans since ancient times, with evidence of their consumption dating back to Roman times. They have been an important food source in various cultures and are also valued for their cuttlebone, which has been used in art and as a calcium supplement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,494 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.