: something that resembles an octopus especially in having many centrally directed branches
an octopus of a corporation which lends, buys, produces, and sells—Atlantic
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Much about the lifestyle of Carnarvon flapjack octopuses remains unknown.—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025 The octopus, whose inner monologue appears throughout the novel, becomes key in unraveling the decades-old mystery of Tova's son's disappearance.—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Dumbo octopuses are named for the Disney elephant because of its ear-like fins.—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 Grilled octopus from the charcoal oven is deeply savory, smoky at the edges, and balanced with a splash of acidity.—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for octopus
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