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n. - Eight-legged sea creatures.

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Usage examples (35)
  • (Yes, "octopi" is in many dictonaries under "usage" heading, but octupuses is most correct, dang it!
  • Here's how to make hot dogs into octopi aka octopuses aka octopodes.
  • What is incorrect, however, is using "octopi" and looking down your nose at those who use "octopuses."
  • She says their shoot is going to be easy today -- no "octopi" (fancy word!), no freezing water, and no fire.
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