Quinkunx

[ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks]

/[ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks]/ noun

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The verdict

“Quinkunx” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - antike römische Münze im Wert von fünf Unciae; allgemein für fünf Unzen oder fünf Zwölftel, zum Beispiel den Winkelabstand von 150° in der Astrologie

Key facts for Quinkunx
PropertyValue
HeadwordQuinkunx
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Quinkunx” sits in German frequency

Quinkunx falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Quinkunx is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Quinkunx has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Quinkunx, spelled Q-U-I-N-K-U-N-X.

Definition

  1. 1
    antike römische Münze im Wert von fünf Unciae; allgemein für fünf Unzen oder fünf Zwölftel, zum Beispiel den Winkelabstand von 150° in der Astrologie
  2. 2
    Anordnung von fünf Objekten, wobei vier die Ecken eines Quadrats bilden und das fünfte in der Mitte steht, zum Beispiel die fünf Augen auf einem Spielwürfel

This word in other languages

quincunx(English)quinconce(Français)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Quinkunx"?
"Quinkunx" is spelled Q-U-I-N-K-U-N-X. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks].
What does "Quinkunx" mean?
As a noun, "Quinkunx" means: antike römische Münze im Wert von fünf Unciae; allgemein für fünf Unzen oder fünf Zwölftel, zum Beispiel den Winkelabstand von 150° in der Astrologie
How do you pronounce "Quinkunx"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Quinkunx" is [ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Quinkunx" come from?
"Quinkunx" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Quinkunx”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is Q-U-I-N-K-U-N-X - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkvɪŋkʊŋks] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list