Calamarian

/kæl.əˈmɑː.ri.ən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of squid or cuttlefish; belonging to the order of squid-like cephalopods.

Etymology

From Latin 'calamarium' meaning 'squid' or 'pen-fish' (because squid were used as pens), plus '-ian' suffix; the word connects to ancient writing instruments.

Kelly Says

The word 'calamarian' comes from the fact that ancient Romans used squid ink for writing—so the animal literally gave its name to a writing tool, which is why we still call dark ink 'India ink' in some contexts.

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