octahedron (n.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[octahedron 词源字典]
1560s, from Greek oktahedron, neuter of oktahedros "eight-sided," from okta- "eight" (see octa-) + hedra "seat" (see sedentary). Related: Octahedral.[octahedron etymology, octahedron origin, 英语词源]