kalends

kal·ends

[kal-uhndz]
noun ( usually used with a plural verb )
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calends or kalends (ˈkælɪndz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
pl n
the first day of each month in the ancient Roman calendar
 
[C14: from Latin kalendae; related to Latin calāre to proclaim]
 
kalends or kalends
 
pl n
 
[C14: from Latin kalendae; related to Latin calāre to proclaim]

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Kalends is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
kalends (ˈkælɪndz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
pl n
a variant spelling of calends

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