OCTENNIAL

Etymology

Adjective

octennial (not comparable)

Occurring every eight years.

Lasting or taking eight years.

Anagrams

• elcatonin

Source: Wiktionary


Oc*ten"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. octennium a period of eight years; octo eight + annus year.]

Definition: Happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years. Johnson.

– Oc*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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