octopus
octopus
firm textured cephalopod
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octopus with Russian translation
octopus usage examples
У осьминога восемь сильных щупалец.
The octopus has eight strong arms.
Я пробовал осьминога на гриле в рыбном ресторане.
I tried grilled octopus at the seafood restaurant.
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octopus belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
octopus synonyms
What's the difference between octopus / squid / calamari
The general, neutral term for the animal (a cephalopod with eight arms).
We saw an octopus hiding among the rocks.
Мы увидели осьминога, прячущегося среди камней.
A related cephalopod but a different group/species with a distinct body shape (mantle, fins, two long feeding tentacles).
Squid and octopus are both cephalopods, but squid generally have a different body plan.
Кальмары и осьминоги — оба головоногие, но у кальмаров другой план тела.
Culinary term usually referring to prepared squid dish (fried rings or pieces); used more for food than the living animal.
We ordered calamari as a starter, not octopus.
Мы заказали кальмари на закуску, а не осьминога.
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How to pronounce octopus and what this word means
octopus translation: осьминог. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce octopus
/ˈɒktəpəs/
octopus translation
осьминог
octopus examples
The octopus has eight strong arms.
octopus transcription
/ˈɒktəpəs/, /ˈɑktəpəs/
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octopus meaning: what does it mean?
firm textured cephalopod
octopus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
octopus is pronounced as /ˈɒktəpəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
octopus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The octopus has eight strong arms. Translation: У осьминога восемь сильных щупалец.
Is octopus part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, octopus (осьминог) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is octopus part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?
Yes, octopus (осьминог) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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