octalogy

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Etymology

Formed in imitation of trilogy, with prefix octa-.

Noun

octalogy (plural not attested)

  1. (rare) A set of eight works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as eight individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.
    • 1886 [1]
      The Shakespearean octalogy which begins with Richard II. and ends with Richard III.

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