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fifteen

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/kĩˈzenɐ/quin·ze·na

Definitions

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A quantity corresponding to fifteen units.

Usage examples

She bought fifteen eggs.
He received fifteen books to catalogue.

Common combinations

a set of fifteen
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A period of fifteen days; two weeks.

Usage examples

Payment is made fortnightly.
We will be on holiday for the first fortnight of August.

Common combinations

first fortnightlast fortnightevery fortnightduring a fortnight