The flattened oval internal skeleton of the cuttlefish, which is made of white, lightweight, chalky material. It is used as a dietary supplement for caged birds and for making casts for precious metal items.
parakeets require only a cuttlebone to hone their beaks
mass noun cuttlebone has long been used for casting pieces of jewelry
Example sentencesExamples
- Another item that should be kept in your parakeet's cage is either a cuttlebone or a mineral block.
- The bird should also be provided with fresh cuttlebone and fresh water.
- Fresh drinking water, oystershell grit, and cuttlebone were available ad libitum.
- Both groups had access to cuttlebone and fresh water ad libitum.
- Almost any bird needs a cuttlebone or mineral equivalent to keep their bones healthy and beaks sharp.