squid
(skwɪd )
Word forms: squids , squid
countable noun
A squid is a sea creature with a long soft body and many soft arms called tentacles.
Squid is pieces of this creature eaten as food.
Add the prawns and squid and cook for 2 minutes.
Image of squid
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Collocations:
squid rings
Add squid rings, season, stir and let sit for a few minutes.
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Sauté squid rings in olive oil with salt and pepper.
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First defrost frozen prawns and squid rings and set aside to use later.
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Ladle some barley into a bowl, pile squid rings on top and asparagus around the side.
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The cook brings in squid rings followed by croquetas of salt cod, mussels, clams, more clams (cooked in sweet onion stock with parsley), crayfish and prawns.
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Translations:
Chinese: 鱿鱼
Japanese: イカ