quindecennial

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English

Etymology

From Latin quindecennialis, from quindecennium (15-year period) + -alis (-al: forming adjs). Equivalent to quindec- +‎ -ennial.

Adjective

quindecennial (not comparable)

  1. Lasting fifteen years.
  2. Happening once in fifteen years.

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