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sexennial

Pronunciation: /sɛkˈsɛnɪəl/
Definition of sexennial

adjective

  • recurring every six years.
  • lasting for or relating to a period of six years.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from sexennium + -al

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Definition of sexennial in the US English dictionary
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