Meaning of the word octopus in English

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octopus

US /ˈɑːk.tə.pəs/
UK /ˈɑːk.tə.pəs/
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Noun

1.

a marine mollusk with eight arms, a soft sac-like body, and strong suckers, found in tropical and temperate seas

Example:
The octopus can change its color to blend in with its surroundings.
We saw a large octopus clinging to the rocks.
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