polypus

British  

/ ˈpɒlɪpəs /

noun

1. pathol another word for polyp

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Etymology

Origin of polypus

C16: via Latin from Greek: _polyp

Example Sentences

Ion the tragedian also mentions the polypus, in his Phœnix, saying— I hate the colour-changing polypus, Clinging with bloodless feelers to the rocks.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us

The polypus propagates his species in the winter, and brings forth in the spring; and it lies in its hole for about two months: and it is a very prolific animal.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us

As also Theognis of Megara says, in his Elegies— Remark the tricks of that most wary polypus, Who always seems of the same colour and hue As is the rock near which he lies.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us

And the same Clearchus says that, in olden time, about Trœzen, it was considered impious to try to catch either the polypus, which was called sacred, or that one which was called the rower.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us

And Diphilus, in his Merchant, says— A polypus with all his feelers And limbs unhurt; whose wicked tooth Has not devour'd himself, my friend, Is ready for our supper.

From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us