3. (Eccl.Art.)
Defn: A typical figure, consisting of seven equal segments of a circle, used to denote the gifts of the Holy Chost, the seven sacraments as recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, etc. [R.]
SEPTI-
Sep"ti-, Etym: [L. septem seven.]
Defn: A combining form meaning seven; as, septifolious, seven-leaved; septi-lateral, seven-sided.
SEPTIC
Sep"tic, a. Etym: [Septi- + -ic.] (Math.)
Defn: Of the seventh degree or order.
— n. (Alg.)
Defn: A quantic of the seventh degree.
SEPTIC; SEPTICAL
Sep"tic, Sep"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. septicus, Gr. septique.]
Defn: Having power to promote putrefaction.
SEPTIC
Sep"tic, n.