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Definition of cephalopod

cephalopod

/ˈsɛf.ə.ləˌpɑːd/
ceph · a · lo · pod
Plural:cephalopods
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Adjective:cephalopodan
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cephalopod Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any highly advanced marine mollusk of the class Cephalopoda, characterized by a prominent head, a set of arms or tentacles, bilateral body symmetry, and a complex nervous system, including organisms such as octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes, and nautiluses.

Example

"Researchers are constantly amazed by the intelligence and problem-solving abilities demonstrated by cephalopods like the octopus."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Cephalopoda, coined from the Greek words 'kephalē' (head) and 'pous', 'pod-' (foot), referencing how the animal's tentacles are attached directly to its head.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cephalopod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cephalopod
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