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单词 octoroon
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Definition of octoroon in English:

octoroon

(also octaroon)
noun ˌɒktəˈruːnˌɑktəˈrun
dated, offensive
  • A person who is one-eighth black by descent.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from octo- 'eight', on the pattern of quadroon.

Definition of octoroon in US English:

octoroon

nounˌäktəˈro͞onˌɑktəˈrun
offensive, dated
  • A person who is one-eighth black by descent.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from octo- ‘eight’, on the pattern of quadroon.

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