12 December 2011
Quinquennial
Once every 5 years. Came across this delightful word whilst reading the hilarious, yet disturbingly accurate (at least according to Edward Behr) Scoop by Evelyn Waugh.
Etymology:
Latin quinque: five,
Latin anneial: yearly.
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