Octennial

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring every eight years. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Lasting or taking eight years. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
anniversarybicentennialbiennialbirthdaycentennialcommemoration

Etymology

From oct- + -ennial.

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