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What are some words beginning with the prefix quin?

Here are some words beginning with the prefix "quin":

Common Words:

* Quintuplets: Five babies born at the same time.

* Quintessential: The most perfect or typical example of something.

* Quinquennial: Occurring every five years.

* Quintet: A group of five musicians or singers.

Less Common Words:

* Quinquagesima: The Sunday before Lent, which is the fiftieth day before Easter.

* Quinquereme: A type of ancient Roman warship with five banks of oars.

* Quinary: Relating to the number five.

* Quintain: A target used in medieval jousting, often consisting of a post with a shield and a ring at the top.

* Quintile: One of five equal parts.

* Quinquepartite: Consisting of five parts.

Note: The prefix "quin" comes from the Latin word "quinque," meaning "five."

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