noun
- plural form of octopus
Usage: disputed plural form; ‘octopuses’ is preferred by many linguists
Examples
- The aquarium has several octopi in different tanks.
- Marine biologists study the behavior of octopi in their natural habitat.
- Octopi are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities.
- The documentary showed octopi changing colors to camouflage themselves.
- Some octopi can squeeze through incredibly small spaces.
- Researchers observed octopi using tools to hunt for food.