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单词 penteteric
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Definition of penteteric in English:

penteteric

adjective ˌpɛntɪˈtɛrɪk
Ancient Greek History
  • Of a festival, etc.: occurring every fifth year.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Hellenic Studies. From Hellenistic Greek πεντετηρικός occurring every fifth year (counting inclusively) from ancient Greek πεντετηρίς festival celebrated every fifth year + -ικός.

Definition of penteteric in US English:

penteteric

adjectiveˌpɛntɪˈtɛrɪk
Ancient Greek History
  • Of a festival, etc.: occurring every fifth year.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Hellenic Studies. From Hellenistic Greek πεντετηρικός occurring every fifth year (counting inclusively) from ancient Greek πεντετηρίς festival celebrated every fifth year + -ικός.

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