What is another word for octopuses?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒktəpjˌuːsɪz] (IPA) 
The word "octopus" is a commonly used term to describe the eight-limbed marine creature, but there are a few other words that can be used as synonyms. The first synonym is "octopi," which is a Latin pluralization of octopus, but is technically incorrect in English. The most accurate plural is "octopuses," as it follows standard English language rules. Another synonym is "cephilopod," which is a broader term used to describe all creatures with a head and tentacles, including octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. A third synonym is "inkfish," which refers to the ability of octopuses to release an ink-like substance in order to escape danger.
