loligo
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A type of squid with a long tube-shaped body and fins
- noun
- /loʊˈliːɡoʊ/
- Specialized
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loligo
- The anatomy of a loligo includes a streamlined, cylindrical body and elongated fins.
Examples
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The biologist studied the behavior of the loligo during its migration season.
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The loligo is a popular seafood choice.
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Fishermen often catch loligo along the Mediterranean coast.
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Many chefs love to cook with loligos for their flavor.
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Fishermen often catch loligo along the Mediterranean coast.
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The anatomy of a loligo includes a streamlined, cylindrical body and elongated fins.
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The biologist studied the behavior of the loligo during its migration season.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word loligo comes from an old Latin word meaning 'squid', and early naturalists used that old name when they gave a scientific name to this group of squid. So, loligo today is the name for a genus of squid.
