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Tentakel — meaning in English

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English meaning

tentacle noun A long, flexible, limb-like organ used for grasping or feeling, found on animals like octopuses and squid.

Senses

Tentakel is used for these senses in English:

tentacle (zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
tentacle (botany) One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.
tentacle (figurative) An insidious reach or influence.

tentacle — full definition

noun A long, flexible, limb-like organ used for grasping or feeling, found on animals like octopuses and squid.
noun A far-reaching branch of influence or control, especially of something sinister.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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