septennial
/sɛpˈtɛnɪəl
/adjective
1Recurring every seven years.The breaks would be largely funded by workers saving part of their salary so they can enjoy the septennial sabbatical.
1.1Lasting for or relating to a period of seven years: the Septennial Act of 1716 extended the life of Parliament to seven years...
- He said people generally say that Karvy is a septennial plant that is it flowers every seven years.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin septennis (from Latin septem 'seven' + annus 'year') + -al.
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