User talk:Mollyismydog99

October 2015
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Plural of octopus
The "correct" plural of the singular of octopi or octopuses is what wp:reliable sources say it is. Typically, dictionary compilers get their data of usage by looking at literature, query of experts, and similar sources. So, if many use it, it is probably considered correct. So an improper derivation does not preclude it from being considered correct usage. At least with some compilers.
 * Merriam-Webster: octopuses or octopi
 * Oxford Learner: nope
 * Oxford Dictionaries: nope
 * Cambridge Dictionary: octopuses or octopi (The Brits don't all agree)
 * Grammarist: agrees with you
 * Dictionary.com: octopi
 * Wikitionary: octopuses or octopodes or octopi (my spell corrector has octopi, but not octopodes)
 * The Free Dictionary: octopus or octopi

This sort of information is more for a dictionary than an article about a species. See WP:NOT. Also, if included, is a bit much for the lede of the article and probably should be in the body. But, where to put it...

My favorite, possibly myth, is an nineteenth century newspaper announcement that "the zoo had received a consignment of the plural of platypus" Cheers and welcome! Jim1138 (talk) 11:42, 7 October 2015 (UTC)