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quincuncial
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quincuncial, [L. quincuncialis, from quincunx. See Quincunx.].
- Having the form of a quincunx. [1913 Webster]
- Having the leaves of a pentamerous calyx or corolla so imbricated that two are exterior, two are interior, and the other has one edge exterior and one interior; as, quincuncial æstivation. [1913 Webster]
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