English

Etymology
From the L. word, quincunx

Noun
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1. An arrangement of five units in a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
2. astrology An angle of five-twelfths of a circle, or 150°, between two objects.
3. A bronze coin minted during the Rome|Roman Republic, valued at five-twelfths of an as.

Derived terms
quincuncial

Category:Currency

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