Meaning of flamboyant cuttlefish | Babel Free
Definitions
- A brightly-coloured species of cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi, found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
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A swimmer who wears flamboyant clothing, often as a protest or as part of an LGBT-themed swimming competition slang
Examples
“The flamboyant cuttlefishes (genus Metasepia) can flash contrasting patches of yellow, white, dark brown and red.”
“Flamboyant Cuttlefishes and Nudibranchs”
“Like brightly striped caterpillars and spiders, the flamboyant cuttlefish is warning potential predators of its toxic nature.”
“When disturbed, flamboyant cuttlefishes exhibit bright warning colors.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.