1) Arranged in groups of five 2) Growing in sets of five 
• (n.) A salt of quinic acid.
with five nearly similar structures from a common point
with five nearly similar structures from a common point
Qui'nate adjective [ Latin quini five each.] (Botany) Growing in sets of five; -- said especially of leaves composed of five leaflets set at the end of a common petiole. Qui'nate noun (Chemistry) A salt of quinic acid. [ Written also kinate .]
Type: Term Pronunciation: kwī′nāt, kwin′āt Definitions: 1. A salt or ester of quinic acid.
quinate Used to describe leaves that occur in clusters of five.
arranged in groups of five.