noun
a person who is one-eighth black by descent
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The novel explores the complexities of race and identity through the character of the octoroon protagonist.
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My great-grandmother was actually an octoroon, which means I have a mix of different heritages.
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She's only like one-eighth black, so some people might call her an octoroon.
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The painting was a beautiful octoroon of colors, blending together in perfect harmony.