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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTintenfisch
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtɪntn̩ˌfɪʃ
"Der Tintenfisch ist bekannt für seine Intelligenz."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A marine cephalopod mollusk of the order Sepiida, characterized by a soft body, a large head, and the ability to change color.
"The cuttlefish can blend into its surroundings to evade predators." - 2
The internal shell of the cuttlefish, often used as a source of calcium for birds.
"Bird owners often provide cuttlefish bone as a dietary supplement."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cuttlefish' originates from the Middle English 'cutelefish', which is derived from the Old English 'cudele', meaning 'squid' or 'cuttle', and the word 'fish'. The term has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to this marine animal known for its intelligence and unique ability to change color.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cuttlefish" is said worldwide
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Seiche
Transliteration: sɛʃ
"La seiche peut changer de couleur pour se camoufler."
Tintenfisch
Transliteration: ˈtɪntn̩ˌfɪʃ
"Der Tintenfisch ist bekannt für seine Intelligenz."
Seppia
Transliteration: ˈsɛppja
"La seppia è un mollusco molto apprezzato in cucina."
Sepia
Transliteration: ˈse.pi.a
"La sepia es un ingrediente popular en la gastronomía mediterránea."
Choco
Transliteration: ˈʃoku
"O choco é um prato típico em várias regiões de Portugal."
कट्टलफिश
Transliteration: kaṭṭalphiś
"कट्टलफिश समुद्र में रंग बदलने की क्षमता रखती है।"
墨鱼
Transliteration: mò yú
"墨鱼以其变色能力而闻名。"
오징어
Transliteration: ojingeo
"오징어는 색을 바꿀 수 있는 능력으로 유명하다."
カットルフィッシュ
Transliteration: kattorufisshu
"カットルフィッシュは色を変える能力で知られています。"
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