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octōpūs

[ɔkˈtoː.puːs]

noun

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. octopus
  2. A sea creature known for having eight arms and a soft body.
Examples

Jam vero testa in hac familia sola universalis pars est, Octopodis tantum exceptis.

Now truly a shell is a part universal in this single family, octopus the notable exception.

Pronunciationɔkˈtoː.puːs

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThe noun is of Greek origin and follows specific rules for changes in the genitive case.

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