QUINARIAN
\kwɪnˈe͡əɹi͡ən], \kwɪnˈeəɹiən], \k_w_ɪ_n_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n]\
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kw[=i]-n[=a]'ri-an, adj. classified in sets of five: (zool.) relating to the circular or so-called natural system of classification, propounded in 1819 and much elaborated by Swainson in 1835--also QU[=I]'NARY.--n. one who supports this theory. [L. quinarius--quini, five each--quinque, five.]
By Thomas Davidson
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Snake's-head
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