First Known Use: 14th century
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almanac
noun al·ma·nac \ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak, ˈal-\
: a book published every year that contains facts about the movements of the sun and moon, changes in the tides, and information of general interest
: a book published every year that contains detailed information on a special subject
Full Definition of ALMANAC
1
: a publication containing astronomical and meteorological data for a given year and often including a miscellany of other information
2
: a usually annual publication containing statistical, tabular, and general information
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Origin of ALMANAC
Middle English almenak, from Medieval Latin almanach, probably from Arabic al-manākh the almanac
Rhymes with ALMANAC
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ALMANAC Defined for Kids
almanac
noun al·ma·nac \ˈȯl-mə-ˌnak, ˈal-\
Definition of ALMANAC for Kids
: a book published yearly that contains facts about weather and astronomy and other general information
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