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Lustrum Luhs Truhm Noun Also,   Luster British,   Lustre   A

Front lustrum \LUHS-truhm\
Back noun
1. Also,  luster; especially British,  lustre.  A period of five years.
2. Roman History. A lustration or ceremonial purification of the people, performed every five years, after the taking of the census.

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