Wednesday, 26 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 194. Cuttlefish

This cephalopod's name is derived from the Old English 'cudele'. It may be linked to the Old Norse 'koddi' (cushion) and the Middle Low German 'kudel' (rag).

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