semiminim

noun

semi·​minim

plural semiminims

1

or less commonly semiminima

"+

plural semiminimas [semiminima from New Latin, from Latin semi- + Medieval Latin minima minim] : a musical note in mensural notation equal to one half of a minim

2

archaic British : quarter note

Word History

Etymology

semi- + minim

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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