Tentakulo (en. Tentacle)

/tɛnˈtakulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A long part of the body of animals that can reach and hold.
The squid has many tentacles that it uses to catch food.
Ang pusit ay may maraming tentakulo na ginagamit nito sa paghuli ng pagkain.
An important part of marine organisms like squid and octopus.
The octopus is known for having eight tentacles.
Ang octopus ay kilala sa pagkakaroon ng walong tentakulo.
A structure used for interaction with the environment.
The tentacle of the anemone helps in capturing food.
Ang tentakulo ng anemone ay tumutulong sa kanilang pagdapo sa mga pagkain.

Etymology

Spanish word 'tentáculos'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tentacle of squid
The parts of the squid used for capturing and moving.
tentakulo ng pusit

Related Words

squid
A type of marine animal known for having tentacles.
pusit
octopus
A type of marine animal with eight tentacles.
octopus

Slang Meanings

Cooked three times over.
Her dishes are so tentakulo, the taste has visibly changed!
Sobrang tentakulo ng mga niluto niya, visibly nag-iba na ang lasa!
Unique style or action.
Your outfit is so tentakulo, it's on another level!
Tentakulo talaga yung outfit mo, ibang level!