quinquennial
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quin·quen·ni·al

adjective \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

First Known Use of QUINQUENNIAL

15th century

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