quinate

1 of 2

adjective

qui·​nate

ˈkwīˌnāt

: arranged in or composed of sets of five

—used especially of compound leaves with five leaflets

quinate

2 of 2

noun

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ˈkwiˌn-

plural -s

: a salt or ester of quinic acid

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin quini five apiece + English -ate

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary quin- + -ate

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