quinarius

[ kwi-nair-ee-uhs ]

noun,plural qui·nar·i·i [kwi-nair-ee-ahy]. /kwɪˈnɛər iˌaɪ/.
  1. a denomination of ancient Roman coinage, issued in silver or gold at various times and undergoing many changes of value.

Origin of quinarius

1
1595–1605; <Latin quīnārius; seequinary

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