Cuttlebone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkʌtl̩bəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cuttlebone is a noun meaning Synonym of cuttlefish bone (“the calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds”).
Meaning
Synonym of cuttlefish bone (“the calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds”).
Word Forms
- cuttlebones
Synonyms for cuttlebone
Depending on context, synonyms include sepiostaire, sepium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuneiform, furcula, ectocuneiform, chavel-bone, cockal, conule.
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