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Word: Cuttlebone
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʌtlbəʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the flattened oval internal skeleton of the cuttlefish, which is made of white lightweight chalky material. It is used as a dietary supplement for cage birds and for making casts for precious metal items
Short Definition:flattened oval internal skeleton of cuttlefish
Examples:- parakeets require only a cuttlebone to hone their beaks
- cuttlebone has long been used for casting pieces of jewellery
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