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quinarius

[ kwi-nair-ee-uhs ]
/ kwɪˈnɛər i əs /

noun, plural qui·nar·i·i [kwi-nair-ee-ahy]. /kwɪˈnɛər iˌaɪ/.

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

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Origin of quinarius

1595–1605; <Latin quīnārius; seequinary

Words nearby quinarius

quinacrine, quinacrine hydrochloride, Quinaglute, quinalizarin, quinapril hydrochloride, quinarius, quinary, quinate, quinazoline, quince, quinceañera
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