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Cephalopod: meaning, definitions and examples

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cephalopod

 

[ ˈsɛfələˌpɒd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

A cephalopod is a type of marine animal characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a set of arms or tentacles. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses.

Synonyms

cuttlefish, nautilus, octopus, squid

Examples of usage

  • Cephalopods are known for their intelligence and ability to change color for camouflage.
  • Squids and octopuses are two common cephalopods found in the ocean.

Translations

Translations of the word "cephalopod" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cefalópode

🇮🇳 सेफलोपॉड

🇩🇪 Kopffüßer

🇮🇩 sefalopoda

🇺🇦 головоногий

🇵🇱 głowonóg

🇯🇵 頭足類 (とうそくるい)

🇫🇷 céphalopode

🇪🇸 cefalópodo

🇹🇷 kafadanbacaklı

🇰🇷 두족류 (頭足類)

🇸🇦 رأسيات الأرجل

🇨🇿 hlavonožec

🇸🇰 hlavonožec

🇨🇳 头足类 (tóuzúlèi)

🇸🇮 glavonožci

🇮🇸 höfuðfætlur

🇰🇿 басаяқтылар

🇬🇪 თავფეხიანი

🇦🇿 başayaqlılar

🇲🇽 cefalópodo

Word origin

The word 'cephalopod' comes from the Greek words 'kephalē' meaning 'head' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'. This term accurately describes these creatures as their tentacles are attached to their head. Cephalopods have been around for millions of years and have evolved many unique features to adapt to their marine environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,574 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.