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quinarius

American

[kwi-nair-ee-uhs] / kwɪˈnɛər i əs /

noun

a denomination of ancient Roman coinage, issued in silver or gold at various times and undergoing many changes of value.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

quinarii

plural

Etymology

Origin of quinarius

1595–1605; < Latin quīnārius; see quinary

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