Semi-octagonal
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In the shape of a half-octagon. not-comparable
"The spandrils are also highly decorated with tracery mouldings, inclosing shields, &c. and the whole is inclosed in a sort of square frame, with semi-octagonal buttresses."
Example
More examples"The spandrils are also highly decorated with tracery mouldings, inclosing shields, &c. and the whole is inclosed in a sort of square frame, with semi-octagonal buttresses."
Etymology
From semi- + octagonal.
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