Meaning of the word nautilus in English

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nautilus

US /ˈnɔːtɪləs/
UK /ˈnɔːtɪləs/
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Noun

1.

a cephalopod mollusk with a spiral, chambered shell, found in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Example:
The nautilus uses its chambers to control buoyancy in the water.
The intricate shell of the nautilus is a marvel of natural design.
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