Nautilus: meaning, definitions and examples

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nautilus

 

[ หˆnษ”หtษชlษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

A nautilus is a marine mollusk of the cephalopod family Nautilidae, with a coiled external shell. Nautiluses are known for their beautiful spiral shells and are considered living fossils.

Synonyms

cephalopod, mollusk, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • The nautilus uses its shell to regulate its buoyancy in the water.
  • Nautiluses have survived virtually unchanged for millions of years.
Context #2 | Noun

symbolism

In symbolism, the nautilus shell is often associated with growth, renewal, and the journey of life. The spiral shape of the shell is seen as a representation of the interconnectedness of all things.

Synonyms

metaphor, representation, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The nautilus shell is a popular motif in jewelry and art.
  • The nautilus symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life.

Translations

Translations of the word "nautilus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรกutilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅŒเคŸเคฟเคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nautilus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nautilus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัƒั‚ะธะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nautilus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ฆใƒ ใ‚ฌใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nautile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nautilus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nautilus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ต๋ฌด์กฐ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุชูŠู„ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lodฤ›nka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lodฤ›nka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฆ้น‰่žบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nautilus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆfรญfill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐัƒั‚ะธะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nautilus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nautilus

Etymology

The word 'nautilus' comes from the Latin word 'nautilius' which means 'sailor' or 'ship'. The name was given to this creature because its shell resembles a ship's hull. Nautiluses have existed for millions of years and are considered living fossils due to their ancient lineage and unchanged appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,602, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.