squid
noun/skwɪd/
Frequency rank: #8,256 most common English word
Meaning
a sea creature with a long soft body, ten tentacles, and the ability to squirt ink.
Example sentence
The chef prepared fresh squid with garlic and olive oil for the dinner special.
Synonyms & related words
- calamari
- cephalopod
- mollusk
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