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quinquennial
adjective quin·quen·ni·al \kwin-ˈkwe-nē-əl, kwiŋ-\
Definition of QUINQUENNIAL
1
: consisting of or lasting for five years
2
: occurring or being done every five years
— quinquennial noun
— quin·quen·ni·al·ly \-nē-ə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of QUINQUENNIAL
15th century
Rhymes with QUINQUENNIAL
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