squid

//skwɪd//
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Noun

squidSingular
squidPlural
1

A marine cephalopod mollusk with a long body, eight arms, and two longer tentacles, typically able to change color and squirt ink when threatened.

The squid squirted ink and quickly swam away from the predator.

2

The flesh of a squid used as food, often prepared fried or grilled.

I ordered grilled squid at the seafood restaurant.

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