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octennial
(oc¦ten|nial)
Pronunciation:
/ɒkˈtɛnɪəl/
adjective
recurring every eight years.
lasting for or relating to a period of eight years.
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from late Latin
octennium
'period of eight years'
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