cuttlefish

Meanings

• noun

  A large, soft-bodied, cephalopod mollusk having eight arms and two long, tentacle-like arms, and the ability to change color and texture.

  - "The cuttlefish is a master of camouflage."
  - "Cuttlefish are commonly found in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean seas."
  - "Divers love to watch the cuttlefish's color-changing displays."

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Synonyms

cuttle , inkfish , sepia

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cuttlefish
pish , dish , wish , fish

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Variants

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cuttlefish , cuttlefishes

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Etymology

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The name cuttlefish comes from the Old English word 'cuttle', meaning 'to cut', likely due to the fish's ability to cut through ropes or nets.

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Trivia

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1. Cuttlefish have three hearts.

2. They can swim at speeds up to 20 miles per hour.

3. Cuttlefish have a blue blood, which helps them to regulate their temperature and oxygen levels.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cephalopods: A class of mollusks that includes squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish.

2. Camouflage: The ability of an animal to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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Culture

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In various cultures, cuttlefish have been used as food, medicine, and even as a source of ink. In Japan, cuttlefish are a popular ingredient in sushi and sashimi dishes. In ancient Greece, cuttlefish ink was used as a writing medium.

How to Memorize "cuttlefish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, color-changing fish with eight arms and two long tentacles.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a fish that can change colors to blend in with its surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cuttlefish, cut the nets, change color, catch the bets' to memorize the name and unique abilities of this fascinating creature.

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