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octopuses

 

[ หˆษ’ktษ™pษ™sษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine life

Octopuses are marine animals known for their eight arms and advanced neurological capabilities. They belong to the order Octopoda, which includes around 300 species. Octopuses are highly intelligent and are known for their problem-solving skills, ability to use tools, and complex behaviors.

Synonyms

cephalopods, octopi

Examples of usage

  • The octopuses changed colors to blend in with their surroundings.
  • Scientists are studying the behavior of octopuses in different environments.
  • Octopuses have a unique method of locomotion, using jet propulsion to move swiftly.

Translations

Translations of the word "octopuses" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polvos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‹เคชเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oktopusse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gurita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพััŒะผะธะฝะพะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oล›miornice

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poulpes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pulpos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahtapotlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌธ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุทุจูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chobotnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chobotnice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kolkrabbar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒžแƒฃแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ahtapotlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pulpos

Word origin

The word 'octopus' comes from the Greek 'oktลpous,' which means 'eight-footed.' This word itself is derived from the Greek words 'oktล,' meaning 'eight,' and 'pous,' meaning 'foot.' The term was first used in scientific literature in the 18th century when biologists began to classify these remarkable creatures. Historically, octopuses have been an object of fascination and study due to their unique biology, intelligence, and adaptability. They are widely recognized in various cultures, often appearing in folklore and mythology as symbols of mystery and the unknown. The plural form 'octopuses' follows the regular English pluralization rules, although some people mistakenly use 'octopi,' believing it to be the correct Latin form, despite 'octopus' being of Greek origin.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,389, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.