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quincunx

 

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Quincunx

Noun:

An arrangement of five objects, especially trees or flowers, with one at each corner and one in the middle.

Example sentence: The garden was beautifully designed with a quincunx pattern of roses and lilacs.

Noun:

A pattern or shape resembling the arrangement of five objects in a quincunx.

Example sentence: The stained glass window had a captivating quincunx design.

Noun:

A coin, especially a five-cent piece.

Example sentence: I found a quincunx in the pocket of my old jeans.

Adjective:

Pertaining to or arranged in a quincunx.

Example sentence: The quincunx trees provided shade at each corner of the park.

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