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ogdoad

[ og-doh-ad ]

noun

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


ogdoad

/ ˈɒɡdəʊˌæd /

noun

  1. a group of eight


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ogdoad1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ogdoad1

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

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