cephalopod

/ˌsɛfəˈlɒpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

any marine animal of the class Cephalopoda, such as a squid, octopus, or nautilus, having a large head, a pair of tentacles, and a set of arms.

“The aquarium was home to a variety of fascinating cephalopods, including a giant Pacific octopus.”

Synonyms

  • mollusk
  • tentacled animal

Antonyms

  • crustacean