octopod
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of octopod
1820–30; < New Latin Octopoda name of the order < Greek oktṓpoda neuter plural of oktṓpous eight-footed. See octo-, -pod
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A deep sea octopod, dubbed "Casper" after the film ghost because of its appearance, could be at risk from mining, scientists say.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2016
The remotely operated underwater vehicle Deep Discoverer came across the octopod near Necker Island, or Mokumanamana, on the northwestern end of the Hawaiian Archipelago.
From Reuters ● Mar. 5, 2016
The octopod lacked pigment cells, giving it its light-coloured appearance.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2016
The sighting of Casper represents the deepest ever observed sighting of an incirrate octopod, Mr Vecchione said.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2016
"Jig's up pretty definitely, don't you think?" said Adams, with a glance around at the idle track force huddling for shelter under the lee of the flats and the octopod.
From A Fool for Love by Francis Lynde
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