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octopus Definition and Meaning in English (octopus definition)
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Octopus definition: An eight-armed marine mollusc with a soft body, typically having suckers on its arms and a beak-like mouth.
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Definitions of Octopus
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“The octopus can change its color to blend in with its surroundings.”
“An octopus has three hearts and blue blood.”
“Divers often encounter octopuses hiding among the rocks.”
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Octopus gardenexpression
A whimsical or imaginary underwater place, often associated with the Beatles song.
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What is the meaning of Octopus in English?▼
Octopus definition: An eight-armed marine mollusc with a soft body, typically having suckers on its arms and a beak-like mouth.
How do you translate 'Octopus' to English?▼
'Octopus' translates to 'octopus' in English. Octopus definition: An eight-armed marine mollusc with a soft body, typically having suckers on its arms and a beak-like mouth.
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