I. ˈäktəˌpäd adjective
Etymology: Greek oktōpod-, oktapod-, oktōpous, oktapous, from okta- octa- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot
1. : having eight feet, limbs, or arms
2.
[New Latin Octopoda ]
: of or relating to the Octopoda
II. noun
Etymology: partly from octopod (I) , partly from New Latin Octopoda
: an individual having eight limbs ; specifically : octopus