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octofoil

Pronunciation: /ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl/

Definition of octofoil

adjective

  • having or consisting of eight leaves or lobes.

noun

  • an octofoil ornamental or heraldic figure.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from octo- 'eight', on the pattern of words such as trefoil

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