Squid: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
squid
[ skwษชd ]
sea creature
A squid is a sea creature with a long, soft body, eight arms and two tentacles. They are known for their ability to change colors rapidly and squirt ink as a defense mechanism.
Synonyms
cephalopod, cuttlefish, octopus
Examples of usage
- The squid swiftly changed color to blend in with its surroundings.
- The squid released a cloud of ink to confuse its predator.
Translations
Translations of the word "squid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Tintenfisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ cumi-cumi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะปัะผะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ kaลamarnica
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใซ
๐ซ๐ท calmar
๐ช๐ธ calamar
๐น๐ท kalamar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ง์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ oliheล
๐ธ๐ฐ kalmรกr
๐จ๐ณ ้ฑฟ้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ lignje
๐ฎ๐ธ smokkfiskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะปัะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kalmar
๐ฒ๐ฝ calamar
Word origin
The word 'squid' originated from the Middle English 'squed' and is believed to be related to the Old Norse 'squiรพr', meaning 'calamary'. Squids have been known to humans for centuries and have been a source of food in many cultures around the world.