octopws

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English octopus, from Latin octōpūs, from Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους (oktṓpous).

Noun

octopws m (plural octopysau)

1. octopus

Further reading

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “octopws”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies