Definitions

1. proper noun

A Roman empress, wife of Augustus, and daughter of Gaius Octavius.

“Octavia was a well-educated and intelligent woman of the Roman Empire.”

2. noun

A car model produced by General Motors in the United States from 1952 to 1992, and by Holden in Australia from 1953 to 1993.

“The Octavia was known for its reliability and affordability.”

3. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae.

“The octavia plant is commonly found in tropical regions and is known for its fragrant flowers.”

4. noun

A unit of measurement equal to one-eighth of an inch.

“The carpenter used an octavia to measure the thickness of the wood.”

5. noun

A musical composition or section, especially a slow movement in a symphony or concerto.

“The octavia was a beautiful and melancholic piece of music that moved the audience to tears.”