What is another word for Almanacs?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒlmɐnˌaks] (IPA)

Almanacs are a type of reference book that is typically used to provide valuable information about the year. However, there are numerous synonyms that can be used to describe such books. For instance, they are also sometimes called annuals, calendars, yearbooks, or even ephemerides. These terms all describe texts that provide information about the year, including dates, events, and other important details. Whether you call them almanacs or any of these other terms, these books can be a valuable resource when you need to find out about the year's significant events, holidays, or other important information.

What are the hypernyms for Almanacs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Almanacs

At the time I told him to purchase for me a "Bowditch Navigator," which I lacked, and any other Almanacs and charts he needed for himself.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
"A farmer needs a wife like he needs the rain," is an old farm saying, expounded for decades in the farmer's Almanacs.
"Frying Pan Farm"
Elizabeth Brown Pryor
The correct name for this difference between the two kinds of solar time is the equation of time, but in the Almanacs it is frequently marked "sun fast" or "sun slow."
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock

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