Thursday, 9 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 55. Cuttlefish

Cuttle, in cuttlefish, may be related to the Old Norse word 'koddi' (a cushion). It may also be a reference to the animal's ink sac, as the Old English word 'codd' is a bag or sack.

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