TWELVEMONTH

year, twelvemonth, yr

(noun) a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; “she is 4 years old”; “in the year 1920”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

twelvemonth (plural twelvemonths)

(dated) A year.

Source: Wiktionary


Twelve"month, n.

Definition: A year which consists of twelve calendar months. I shall laugh at this a twelvemonth hence. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 December 2024

BENEFICIAL

(adjective) promoting or enhancing well-being; “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”; “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate”; “the experience was good for her”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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