English · Nature & Environment
octopus
/ˈɒk.tə.pəs/
[/ˈɒk.tə.pəs/]
eight-armed sea creature
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and remarkable intelligence and camouflage.
Example
The octopus changed colour in an instant and squeezed through a gap in the rocks.
The octopus changed colour in an instant and squeezed through a gap in the rocks.
Etymology
From Greek 'oktopous', meaning eight-footed.
How & Where It’s Used
Noted for problem-solving ability and colour-changing skin.