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[-] queermunist@lemmy.ml 28 points 2 weeks ago

octouses

Octopodes ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™

[-] NorthWestWind@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)
[-] PunnyName@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago
[-] tamal3@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Words in English that end in "-us" and pluralize to "-i" are from Latin, such as cactus/cacti or focus/foci. However, "octopus" is from Greek, and its correct pluralization from Greek would be "octopodes." In English, we have also adopted "octopuses," which fits our standard pluralization rules.

So, "octopi" is actually a language mix up, though one that's so common that it seems to be accepted in English.

[-] Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 2 weeks ago

Actually, octopi is the "erroneous" one. Although it is a very common mistake so might make the shift to recognised before too much longer.

Everyone still understands it, so it doesn't matter.

[-] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 2 points 2 weeks ago

Now I wonder how Octopie tastes like. It's probably related to seafood pizza. ๐Ÿซ 

[-] tamal3@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

IMO it's tragic to eat such an intelligent creature. Maybe stick to these guys...? Mmmm.

[-] PunnyName@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Seafood, eat it

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