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What is the plural form of the word "octopus"?
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The plural form of "octopus" can be either "octopuses" or "octopi." Both forms are considered correct, although "octopuses" is generally preferred by many experts because "octopus" is not derived from Latin and therefore does not follow the typical Latin "-i" pluralization rule.