Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nautilus
Noun
/ˈnɔːtɪləs/
Definition
A marine mollusk with a spiral-shaped, chambered shell.
Examples
- The nautilus glided gracefully through the clear waters of the ocean.
- Scientists study the nautilus to understand ancient marine life.
- He displayed a beautiful nautilus shell on his bookshelf.
Meaning
The nautilus is a cephalopod, closely related to squids and octopuses, characterized by its distinctive coiled shell and ability to regulate buoyancy through gas-filled chambers within the shell.
Synonyms
- Chambered nautilus
- Cephalopod
