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minus-square qjkxbmwvz ( @qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website ) linkfedilinkEnglish21•edit-27 months agoProfessor should know that it’s etymologically Greek, not Latin, so octopi is generally considered to be wrong. Octopuses, or octopodes if you’re feeling badass, would be preferable afaik.
minus-square Umbrias ( @Umbrias@beehaw.org ) linkfedilinkEnglish1•7 months agoPus isn’t the Greek form so it’s neither here nor there. Octopus is an English word and as such can be pluralized in numerous ways. Octopodes is my favorite though.
Professor should know that it’s etymologically Greek, not Latin, so octopi is generally considered to be wrong.
Octopuses, or octopodes if you’re feeling badass, would be preferable afaik.
Pus isn’t the Greek form so it’s neither here nor there. Octopus is an English word and as such can be pluralized in numerous ways. Octopodes is my favorite though.