"octalemma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: octalemmas [plural]
Etymology: From octa- + lemma. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|octa|lemma}} octa- + lemma Head templates: {{en-noun}} octalemma (plural octalemmas)
  1. (rare) An argument analogous to a dilemma, but involving eight alternatives. Tags: rare
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