Veadar

[ vee-uh-dahr, -ah-dahr, vey-, vee-uh-dahr, -ah-dahr ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Veadar

/ ˈveɪ-; ˈviːəˌdɑː /

Origin of Veadar¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Hebrew vĕ “and” + ădhār Adar

Origin of Veadar¹

from Hebrew va'adhar, literally: and Adar, that is, the extra Adar

The other half of the year would vary a whole lunation (Veadar) betwixt the ordinary and the intercalary year.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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