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squid

Definitions

noun

  1. widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins
  2. (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

Examples

So if the squid is associated with females and vaginae, and Doctor Manhattan is associated with penises,

And there is plenty of food here-both the trawls and acoustic surveys have revealed an abundant supply of myctophid lanternfish, the most common prey eaten by large Humboldt squid in these waters in other years.

When the water begins to simmer, set the timer for 6 minutes for a "squidgy" centre and 7 minutes for a hard centre.

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octopus

Definitions

noun

  1. bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles
  2. tentacles of octopus prepared as food

Examples

Galicians specialize in trencherman food: suckling pig, grilled skate, pulpy octopus speckled with sea salt and paprika.

He likes his risotto with all the bits ( squid and octopus).

Shrimp, octopus, clam, cuttlefish and crabmeat cooked with tomato sauce and Black Forest apple tea.

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