septennial

adjective sep·ten·ni·al \sep-ˈte-nē-əl\

Definition of SEPTENNIAL

: occurring or being done every seven years

: consisting of or lasting for seven years

— sep·ten·ni·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

Late Latin septennium period of seven years, from Latin septem + -ennium (as in biennium)

First Known Use: 1640

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