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   Octopus (?), n. [NL. See Octopod.]
   1. (Zool.) A genus of eight-armed cephalopods, including numerous species, some of them of large size.  See Devilfish.
   
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   2. (Zool.) Any member of the genus Octopus.
   
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   3. (Fig.) Something resembling an octopus in having numerous controlling arms or branches that reach widely and influence many activities; -- used mostly of organizations, such as diversified corporations.
   
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