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octofoil
(octo|foil)
Pronunciation:
/ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl/
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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