octopod

/ˈɑktəˌpɑd/
noun
  1. An animal with eight arms or legs, especially an octopus or a creature like one.
    • The aquarium's new octopod fascinated visitors with its eight waving arms.
    • In the science fiction movie, the alien was a giant octopod that could change color.
    • The biologist studied the octopod's ability to squeeze through tiny spaces.
adjective
  1. Having eight arms or legs.
    • The octopod body plan allows for incredible flexibility and reach.
    • The octopod robot was designed to walk on rough terrain using its eight legs.
    • Ancient myths often describe octopod monsters with many tentacles.