"eight-legged essay" meaning in English

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        "A portion of the Chinese imperial examination that consisted of writing an essay consisting of eight parts."
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          "word": "八股文"
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          "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
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          "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
          "word": "制藝"
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          "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
          "word": "制艺"
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          "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
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          "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
          "word": "kahdeksanosainen essee"
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      "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
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      "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
      "word": "制藝"
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      "sense": "portion of the imperial examination",
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