octagonal

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The temporary arena that has been under construction is slated to feature an octagonal cage for the fights at its center, and it’s expected to fit about 4,000 guests.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Original plans called for an octagonal building with a grand piano.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

There’s dark woodwork, octagonal pillars, curlicues of ironwork in the old-fashioned windows, carved details of garlands and flowers and urns.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Some of the findings are "unique" for South America, he explains, pointing to the octagonal and rectangular platforms arranged together.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

It showed the Baptistry in Florence, an octagonal building, and something of the buildings on either side.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton