biquintile

noun

bi·​quintile
(ˈ)bī +
: an aspect of the planets when their positions are twice the fifth part of a great circle apart or at an angle of 144 degrees

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + quintile

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“Biquintile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biquintile. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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