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octopus

 

[ หˆษ’ktษ™pษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

An octopus is a sea creature with a soft body, eight arms with suction cups, and a beak. It is known for its intelligence and ability to change color for camouflage.

Synonyms

cephalopod, inkfish

Examples of usage

  • The octopus quickly changed color to blend in with its surroundings.
  • Octopuses can squeeze through tiny openings due to their flexible bodies.

Translations

Translations of the word "octopus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‹เคชเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oktopus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gurita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพััŒะผะธะฝั–ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oล›miornica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poulpe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pulpo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahtapot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุทุจูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chobotnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chobotnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hobotnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kolkrabbi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะณั–ะทะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ahtapot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pulpo

Etymology

The word 'octopus' originated from the Greek word 'oktopous', which means 'eight-footed'. Octopuses have been fascinating creatures for centuries, appearing in ancient myths and legends. They are known for their unique appearance, intelligence, and adaptability to their environment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,101, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.