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octopus

nounmasculine/ˈpolvu/medium

pol·vo

Definition

A marine invertebrate animal of the cephalopod class, with a globular body, eight tentacles, and the ability to change colour.
The octopus is a key ingredient in the seafood stew.
The octopus managed to escape the aquarium due to its intelligence.
Common collocations
octopus stewcooked octopuscatch octopusoctopus tentacles

Etymology

Do latim 'polypus', do grego 'polýpous' (πολύπους), significando 'muitos pés'.

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