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Octopuses
Octopuses
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​​The main English dictionary-accepted plural of "octopus" is "octopuses". The common alternative of "octopi" is a hypercorrection based on the assumption that "octopus" is a Latin word, and should therefore follow Latin grammar forms. However, since "octopus" is actually of Greek origin, the technically accurate form would be "octopodes".


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