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quasquicentennial

noun
quas·​qui·​centennial | \ ¦kwäskwē, -kwə̇+\

Definition of quasquicentennial

: a 125th anniversary

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quasquicentennial adjective

First Known Use of quasquicentennial

1962, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quasquicentennial

Latin quadrans quarter or quartus fourth + English sesquicentennial

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