octagonal

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

An octagonal tower set over four floors, Draper's Windmill is a special place for Robin Colyer from Kent.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 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

The sword, featuring a distinct octagonal hilt, was so well-preserved by the elements in the millennia since it was buried that it still has a shine and sheen.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

With a courteous bow, he opened for me himself the door to the octagonal room, and I entered my bedroom....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker