| 释义 |
Definition of octofoil in English: octofoiladjective ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl Having or consisting of eight leaves or lobes. Example sentencesExamples - The candle socket, octofoil in outline, is formed of square fluting.
noun ˈɒktə(ʊ)fɔɪl An octofoil ornamental or heraldic figure. Example sentencesExamples - Block 18 is of whiter material, probably a sandstone, badly eroded, and contains the remains of an octofoil, with hollow center.
- Thus the ninth son of a ninth son would place an octofoil upon an octofoil.
Origin Mid 19th century: from octo- 'eight', on the pattern of words such as trefoil. |