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nautilus Definition


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nautilus
noun
    nautiluses, nautili
    1. A sea creature related to the squid and octopus, especially the pearly nautilus which has a spiral chambered shell that is pearly on its interior, or the paper nautilus.
Etymology: 17c: from Greek nautilos sailor or pearly nautilus.



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