quincunx

/ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/

Definitions

1. noun

An arrangement of five objects, especially five plants, in which four are placed around a central one.

“The gardener designed a beautiful quincunx pattern in the garden using five large trees.”

2. adjective

Having five parts or objects arranged in a quincunx pattern.

“The artist’s sculpture featured a quincunx arrangement of five metal spheres.”

Synonyms

  • pentad
  • pentagon

Antonyms

  • monad
  • solitude