Late Latin, having eight feet, from Late Greek oktametros, from okta- + metron measure — more at measure
1889, in the meaning defined above
octamerous
octameter
octanal
“Octameter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octameter. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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