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quincunx

[kwing-kuhngks, kwin-] / ˈkwɪŋ kʌŋks, ˈkwɪn- /


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As we walked along the geometric beds — many of them planted in an ancient Roman quincunx pattern — I made notes on the beautiful crops I had never grown.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2010

Another lesson from Monticello is planting crops in a quincunx pattern.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2010

“It’s a quincunx for probability distribution analysis,” says Siraj.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Ainsley’s gemstones and Siraj’s quincunx both earned an honorable mention.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

An engraving of the quincunx, or piece of five unciæ, is given, bearing on one side a cross, a V, and five pellets; and on the other a cross only.

From The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices by Anonymous