cuttlefish
noun/ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/
Frequency rank: #19,186 most common English word
Meaning
a soft-bodied sea creature related to squid and octopus, known for its ability to change color and its internal shell called a cuttlebone.
Example sentence
The marine biologist was amazed by the way the cuttlefish changed its skin color to blend in with the rocks.
Synonyms & related words
- cephalopod
- mollusk
- squid
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