cuttlefish

/ˈkʌt.lɪ.fɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a marine cephalopod of the family Sepiidae, having a long, thin body and eight arms, often with mottled coloration for camouflage.

“The cuttlefish released a cloud of black ink to confuse its predator.”

2. noun

a type of boneless, cubed meat made from cuttlefish, often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

“The chef added cuttlefish to the seafood paella.”

Synonyms

  • inkfish
  • sepia

Antonyms

  • fish