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cuttlefish

American  
[kuht-l-fish] / ˈkʌt lˌfɪʃ /

noun

plural

cuttlefish,

plural

cuttlefishes

  1. any of several cephalopods, especially of the genus Sepia, having eight arms with suckers and two tentacles, and ejecting a black, inklike fluid when in danger.

cuttlefish British  
/ ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ /

noun

  1. Sometimes shortened to: cuttle.  any cephalopod mollusc of the genus Sepia and related genera, which occur near the bottom of inshore waters and have a broad flattened body: order Decapoda (decapods) See also squid 1

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Etymology

Origin of cuttlefish

1400–50; late Middle English codel, Old English cudele cuttlefish + fish

Example Sentences

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Octopuses and cuttlefish are famous for their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

From Science Daily

Squid and cuttlefish live in environments ranging from deep ocean waters to shallow coastal regions.

From Science Daily

Octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and their cephalopod relatives are masters of camouflage, able to instantly shift their skin color to blend into their surroundings.

From Science Daily

There's talk of cuttlefish banquets – tonight's spread will feature cod, cooked regional-style – and photos of the bride's white lace Dolce and Gabbana gown, apparently inspired by one worn by Sophia Loren in the 1950s.

From BBC

A government review led by Prof Birch in 2021 assessed 300 scientific studies on the sentience of decapods and Cephalopods, which include octopus, squid, and cuttlefish.

From BBC

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