adj. 1. Occurring every six years. 2. Relating to or lasting six years. n. An event that occurs every six years. [From Latin sexennium, of six years : sex, six; see SEX- + annus, year; see at- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] sex·enni·al·ly adv. |
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