What is another word for Calends?

Pronunciation: [kˈaləndz] (IPA)

Calends, derived from the Latin word "calendarium," refers to the first day of the month in the ancient Roman calendar. Synonyms for calends include "Kalends," "Calendae," or "Kalendae." These terms were used interchangeably by the Romans to indicate the beginning of a new month. In some cases, the word "nonae" or "ides" was added to indicate the ninth or thirteenth day of the month. Today, the term calends is rarely used in modern language but may be found in historical or literary texts. In general, the word "month beginning" or "first day of the month" would be suitable synonyms for calends in contemporary language.

What are the hypernyms for Calends?

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

Usage examples for Calends

Nor does it make any difference that the House happens to be sitting at the end of six months, for that date is treated as a sort of Greek Calends that never comes.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
Between Easter and the Calends of October let them apply themselves to reading from the fourth hour till near the sixth hour.
"The Care of Books"
John Willis Clark
From the Calends of October to the beginning of Lent let them apply themselves to reading until the second hour....
"The Care of Books"
John Willis Clark

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