Definitions

1. noun

A group of eight units or items.

“The octad of flowers in the vase added a touch of elegance to the room.”

2. noun

A poetic term for a group of eight lines in a stanza.

“The poet’s use of an octad in the sonnet added a unique rhythm to the poem.”

3. noun

A set of eight cards in the game of Bridge.

“The octad in our Bridge game was crucial in winning the tournament.”