ogdoad

[ og-doh-ad ]

noun

1. the number eight.
2. a group of eight.

ogdoad

/ ˈɒɡdəʊˌæd /

noun

1. a group of eight

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogdoad¹

1615–25; < Late Latin ogdoad- (stem of ogdoas ) < Greek ogdoás, derivative of ógdoos eighth; -ad ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogdoad¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek ogdoos eighth, from oktō eight