Octamerous
[ok-tam-er-uh s] /ɒkˈtæm ər əs/
adjective
1.
consisting of or divided into eight parts.
2.
Botany. (of flowers) having eight members in each whorl.
/ɒkˈtæmərəs/
adjective
1.
consisting of eight parts, esp (of flowers) having the parts arranged in groups of eight
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