What does the word octopus mean?

Answer 1

The octopus (Greek Ὀκτάπους, 'eight-legs') is a cephalopod of the order Octopoda that inhabits many diverse regions of the ocean, especially coral reefs. The term may also refer to only those creatures in the genus Octopus. In the larger sense, there are 289 different octopus species, which is over one-third the total number of cephalopod species.

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Answer 2

Greek Word For Octopus

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/octopus

1. Any of numerous carnivorous marine mollusks of the genus Octopus or related genera, found worldwide. The octopus has a rounded soft body, eight tentacles with each bearing two rows of suckers, a large distinct head, and a strong beaklike mouth. Also called devilfish.
2. Something, such as a multinational corporation, that has many powerful, centrally controlled branches.

Answer 4

Well, I believe the word "octo" by itself refers to the number of 8 just like an octagon has 8 sides. As for the other 3 letters.....I have no idea.

Answer 5

octo is the greek word for eight and pus is the ancient greek word for leg