No. 11,151 in Catalan
sípia
"Sípia" in Catalan means "cuttlefish" in English.
In a sentence
La sípia és un mol·lusc que viu al mar.
The cuttlefish is a mollusk that lives in the sea.
In this sentence, 'sípia' is used to refer to the aquatic animal, the cuttlefish, implying its biological and ecological context.
Ahir vam menjar sípia a la planxa per sopar.
Yesterday we ate grilled cuttlefish for dinner.
Here, 'sípia' represents the culinary preparation of the animal as a dish, showcasing its usage in gastronomy.
Vaig dibuixar amb tinta de sípia.
I drew with sepia ink.
In this context, 'sípia' refers to the sepia ink derived from the cuttlefish, highlighting its cultural and artistic application.
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