cephalopod

[ sef-uh-luh-pod ]
/ ˈsɛf ə ləˌpɒd /

noun

any mollusk of the class Cephalopoda, having tentacles attached to the head, including the cuttlefish, squid, and octopus.

adjective

Also ceph·a·lo·pod·ic, ceph·a·lop·o·dous [sef-uh-lop-uh-duh s] /ˌsɛf əˈlɒp ə dəs/. belonging or pertaining to the Cephalopoda.

Origin of cephalopod

1820–30; < New Latin Cephalopoda; see cephalo-, -pod

Words nearby cephalopod

cephalomotor, cephalon, cephalonia, cephalopathy, cephalopelvic, cephalopod, cephalosporin, cephalosporinase, cephalostat, cephalothoracic, cephalothorax

British Dictionary definitions for cephalopodic

cephalopod
/ (ˈsɛfələˌpɒd) /

noun

any marine mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, characterized by well-developed head and eyes and a ring of sucker-bearing tentacles. The group also includes the octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and pearly nautilus

adjective Also: cephalopodic, cephalopodous (ˌsɛfəˈlɒpədəs)

of, relating to, or belonging to the Cephalopoda

Derived forms of cephalopod

cephalopodan, adjective, noun

Scientific definitions for cephalopodic

cephalopod
[ sĕf′ə-lə-pŏd′ ]

Any of various marine mollusks of the class Cephalopoda, having long tentacles around the mouth, a large head, a pair of large eyes, and a sharp beak. Cephalopods have the most highly developed nervous system of all invertebrates. Many cephalopods squirt a cloud of dark inky liquid to confuse predators. Cephalopods include the octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, and the extinct ammonites, belemnites, and other nautiloids.