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Definition of nonuple in English:
nonuple
adjective
rareConsisting of nine parts or things; nine times as many or as much, ninefold.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin nōnus ninth + -ple. Compare post-classical Latin nonuplus ninefold, Middle French, French nonuple, adjective.
