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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

octopuses

/ɒktəˈpuːziːz/ noun · British & US
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What does octopuses mean?

noun

A cephalopod mollusc with eight arms and a large head, typically living in the sea and able to change colour. Octopuses are highly intelligent and skilled predators.

Example

"The aquarium was home to a large octopus that could open jars and escape from its tank."

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