MESSIDOR

Messidor

(noun) tenth month of the Revolutionary calendar (June and July); the month of harvest

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Mes`si`dor" (F. ; E. ), n. Etym: [F., fr. L. messis harvest.]

Definition: The tenth month of the French republican calendar dating from September 22, 1792. It began June 19, and ended July 18. See VendÉmiaire.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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