cuttlefish bones

A form of cuttlefish bone — The calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cuttlefish bone
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