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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group of eight things, particularly; An eight-part multiplet.
2. 2
   A group of eight things, particularly; A group of eight children born together.
3. 3
   A group of eight things, particularly; A group of eight notes played in the time of six.

Synonyms

All synonyms

octetoctet

Etymology

From octuple + -et. By surface analysis, oct- + -u- + -ple + -et.

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