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"Octopus" Definition

noun

Any of numerous carnivorous marine mollusks of the genus Octopus or related genera, found worldwide. The octopus has a rounded soft body, eight tentacles with each bearing two rows of suckers, a large distinct head, and a strong beaklike mouth. Also called devilfish.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Something, such as a multinational corporation, that has many powerful, centrally controlled branches.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of a genus () of cephalopod mollusks that have eight muscular arms equipped with two rows of suckers.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Any excepting the paper nautilus.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Something that resembles an octopus especially in having many centrally directed branches.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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