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quindecennial

American

[kwin-di-sen-ee-uhl] / ˌkwɪn dɪˈsɛn i əl /

adjective

of or relating to a period of 15 years or the 15th occurrence of a series, as an anniversary.

noun

a 15th anniversary.

quindecennial British

/ ˌkwɪndɪˈsɛnɪəl /

adjective

occurring once every 15 years or over a period of 15 years

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noun

a 15th anniversary

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Etymology

Origin of quindecennial

< Latin quīndec ( im ) fifteen + -ennial (as in decennial )

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