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quinquefid
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quinquefid, a. [Quique- + the root of L. findere to cleave: cf. F. quinquéfide.].
Sharply cut about halfway to the middle or base into five segments; as, a quinquefid leaf or corolla. [1913 Webster]
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quinquefid
Quinquesection
N quinquesection, &c, division by five, quinquesection, decimation, fifth, quinquefid, quinquelateral, quinquepartite, quinqevalent, pentavalent, quinquarticular, octifid, decimal, tenth, tithe, duodecimal, twelfth, sexagesimal, sexagenary, hundredth, centesimal, millesimal.
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