CINQUE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
Synonyms
Cinque, Quintuplet, Quint, Quintet, Pentad
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cinque" comes from Latin quīnque. It started in Middle French cinq. Then it appeared in Middle English cink. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Italian: cinque
🔗 Related Words
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🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.