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Meaning of cuttlefish bone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌkʌtl̩fɪʃ ˈbəʊn/

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

العربية لسان البحر
Deutsch Schulp
Ελληνικά σουπιοκόκαλο
Español jibión
Suomi valaansuomu
Français os de seiche sépion
Italiano osso de seppia
日本語
한국어 오징어뼈
Nederlands Schild zeeschuim
Português siba

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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