octopus
Pronunciation: /ˈɒktəpəs/
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Definition of octopus
noun ( plural octopuses)
Origin:
mid 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek oktōpous (see Octopoda)
The standard plural in English of octopus is octopuses. However, the word octopus comes from Greek and the Greek plural form octopodes is still occasionally used. The plural form octopi, formed according to rules for some Latin plurals, is incorrect.
