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单词 octofoil
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Definition of octofoil in English:

octofoil

adjective ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl
  • Having or consisting of eight leaves or lobes.

    由八片叶子(组成)的;由八个器官叶(组成)的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The candle socket, octofoil in outline, is formed of square fluting.
noun ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl
  • An octofoil ornamental or heraldic figure.

    八瓣形饰物;八瓣形纹章

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Block 18 is of whiter material, probably a sandstone, badly eroded, and contains the remains of an octofoil, with hollow center.
    • Thus the ninth son of a ninth son would place an octofoil upon an octofoil.

Origin

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

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