quincunx
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/
Definition of quincunx
noun ( plural quincunxes)
Derivatives
Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'five twelfths', from quinque 'five' + uncia 'twelfth'
mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'five twelfths', from quinque 'five' + uncia 'twelfth'
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