What does duodecennial mean?
Duodecennial means Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles..
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/ˌduːoʊdɪˈsɛnɪəl/ · adjective
Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles..
The duodecennial Chinese zodiac originated from Chinese and Indian observations of the duodecennial cycle of the Jovian orbit.
The concept of a duodecennial "Jupiter return" in Western astrology arose from similar concerns.
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Duodecennial means Consisting of twelve years, occurring in 12-year cycles..
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The duodecennial Chinese zodiac originated from Chinese and Indian observations of the duodecennial cycle of the Jovian orbit.
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