"semi-octagonal" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From semi- + octagonal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|octagonal}} semi- + octagonal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-octagonal (not comparable)
  1. In the shape of a half-octagon. Tags: not-comparable
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