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octopus

[ok-tuh-puhs] / ˈɒk tə pəs /


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Scientists thought the fossil showed eight arms, fins and other features typical of an octopus.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The fossil, known as Pohlsepia mazonensis, is not an octopus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Ghost, the Long Beach Aquarium’s beloved giant Pacific octopus, has died, the aquarium announced in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

My favorite dish of the night followed: tawa-charred octopus served with cauliflower purée, fennel and crunchy rice for texture, all brightened with yuzu-lime chaat aioli and an orange glaze.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

I must not be “anyone” because I felt like I was wrestling an octopus.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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