word
cephalopod
SEF-uh-luh-pod
ˈsɛfələˌpɒdListen
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Syllable breakdown
cephalopod
Dictionary meaning
A mollusk of the class that includes octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish.
History and origin
Greek kephalē + pous.
Examples
- The aquarium's new cephalopod exhibit features cuttlefish and nautiluses.
Common mispronunciations
KEF-uh-loh-pod
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