CALENDAR


Meaning of CALENDAR in English

[ 'kalɪndə ]

■ noun

1》 a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year.

2》 a system by which the beginning, length, and subdivisions of the year are fixed. See also Julian ~ and Gregorian ~ .

3》 a list or schedule of special days, events, etc.

■ verb enter in a ~.

Derivatives

calendric -'lɛndrɪk adjective

calendrical adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. calendier , from L. kalendarium 'account book', from kalendae (see calends ).

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