Gregorian

Gre·go·ri·an

[gri-gawr-ee-uhn, -gohr-]
adjective
of or pertaining to any of the popes named Gregory, especially Gregory I or Gregory XIII.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Neo-Latin gregoriānus of, pertaining to Pope Gregory, equivalent to Late Latin Gregori(us) + Latin -ānus -an

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Gregorian (ɡrɪˈɡɔːrɪən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
relating to, associated with, or introduced by any of the popes named Gregory, esp Gregory I or Gregory XIII

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Gregorian
lit. "pertaining to Gregory," from L.L. Gregorianus, 1653 in reference to music, from Gregory I (pope from 590-600), who traditionally codified it; 1642 in reference to new calendar (introduced 1582) from Pope Gregory XIII.
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