octad
noun
oc·tad
\ˈäkˌtad\
Definition of octad
-s
: a group or arrangement of eight; especially : a group of eight figures representing consecutive powers of ten in ancient mathematical notation
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Origin and Etymology of octad
Greek oktad-, oktas number eight, body of eight men, from okta- octa- + -ad-, -as -ad
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