octopod
/ˈɑktəˌpɑd/
noun
- 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
- 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.