octopus
Translation
octopus
Examples
An octopus has eight arms.
An octopus has eight arms.
We saw a giant octopus at the aquarium.
We saw a giant octopus at the aquarium.
Grammar Patterns
((an octopus)) a sea animal with eight arms. An octopus can change its color.
Similar Words
Related sea creatures: squid, cuttlefish
Etymology
From Greek 'okto' (eight) and 'pous' (foot), literally meaning 'eight-foot'.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'O'-shaped body with 8 ('octo-') arms.