Decapods

/ˈdɛkəˌpɑdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decapod; multiple ten-legged animals, especially crustaceans.

Etymology

Simple English plural of decapod by adding '-s'. The word decapod itself comes from Greek 'deca' and 'pous'.

Kelly Says

Decapods range wildly in size—from tiny pea crabs smaller than your pinky nail to spider crabs that could span your desk! Despite their diversity, they all follow the ten-leg blueprint.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.