cephalopod mollusks (Octopus and other genera, order Octopoda) with eight tenacles (sucker-bearing arms bearing two rows of suckers), a large distinct head with a strong beak-like mouth, and a soft saclike body. Also called devilfish.
Octopus is a seafood dish, common ingredient in oriental, oceanic, and Mediterranean cuisines including sushi, takoyaki and akashiyaki, steamed and roasted varieties. In Korea, some small species are sometimes eaten alive.
Octopus is a seafood dish, common ingredient in oriental, oceanic, and Mediterranean cuisines including sushi, takoyaki and akashiyaki, steamed and roasted varieties. In Korea, some small species are sometimes eaten alive.
