a plane figure with eight angles and eight sides; an octagon.

quantity that is eight times the other.

(pl.) eight types of materialistic possessions (as hidden wealth, underground water, flora, etc.).

(pl.) eight mystic powers that can be accomplished by yogic practice.

(pl.) (Jain.) eight characteristics of the soul that has attained salvation.

(pl.) the eight qualities which a Brāhmaṇa must possess (as kindness, forgiveness, being free from jealousy, purity of mind and body, etc.).