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nautiloid

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːtɪlɔɪd/
Definition of nautiloid

noun

Zoology
  • a mollusc of a group of mainly extinct marine molluscs which includes the pearly nautilus.
    • Subclass Nautiloidea, class Cephalopoda: Nautilus is the only surviving genus

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the modern Latin genus name Nautilus (see nautilus)

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Definition of nautiloid in the US English dictionary
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