Octennial
[ok-ten-ee-uh l] /ɒkˈtɛn i əl/
adjective
1.
occurring every eight years.
2.
of or for eight years.
/ɒkˈtɛnɪəl/
adjective
1.
occurring every eight years
2.
lasting for eight years
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