octopus

[US]/'ɒktəpəs/

[UK]/'ɑktəpəs/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a multi-limbed mollusk that lives in the ocean, with eight tentacles and suction cups around its mouth.

the octopus of destructive politics.

the tentacles of an octopus

Snails and octopuses are molluscs.

Limpets, snails and octopuses are mollusks.

If you want to make a return journey, please revalidate your octopus card or buy a new single-ride ticket.

giant pongid and lake monsters, as well as sea serpents, giant octopuses, snakes, birds and even living dinosaurs.

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