octopus

• Существительное, обозначающее морское животное с мягким овальным телом и восемью длинными щупальцами, или щупальца этого животного, приготовленные в качестве пищи.

A noun referring to a marine animal with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, or the tentacles of this animal prepared as food.

irregular plural

1. B1formalculinary

   The tentacles of an octopus prepared and eaten as food.

   Осьминог (как еда)

   • Grilled octopus is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine.
   • She ordered a plate of octopus salad for lunch.
   • The restaurant serves tender octopus with lemon and herbs.

2. AnimalA2formal

   A sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, living on the ocean floor.

   Осьминог

   • The octopus can change its color to blend in with the rocks.
   • An octopus uses its tentacles to catch prey.
   • Divers often see octopuses hiding in coral reefs.

   Synonymsdevilfishoctopod