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quinque-
a combining form meaning “five,” used in the formation of compound words.
quinquevalent.
quinque-
combining form
five
quinquevalent
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quinque-1
Example Sentences
The quinqué’s flame threw orange shadows onto the curtain stretched across the room.
Here’s a female culex quinque fasciatus.
Alis dentatis, nigris; posticis supr� maculis quinque violaceo-chermesinis; anticis subt�s fasci� albid�, transvers�, medi�.
S. alis integris; anticis virescentibus, fasci� triangulari centrali maculoque fusco ornatis; posticis medio c�ruleo-nigris, margine fulvo; abdominis lateribus punctis quinque niveis.
B. test� l�vi conic�; spir� anfractibus quinque; ultimo aliquantulum distorto; albis duabus fasciis ferrugineis in�qualibus; anfractu basali rufo duabus albis fasciis; apertur� alb�.
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When To Use
Quinque- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “five.” It is used in a number of scientific and other technical terms.Quinque- comes from the Latin īԱܱ, meaning “five.” The Greek word for “five” is éԳٱ, source of the combining form penta-. Learn more about its specific application in our 51Թs That Use article for the form.
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