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1millenary

noun mil·le·na·ry \ˈmi-lə-ˌner-ē, mə-ˈle-nə-rē\
plural mil·le·na·ries

Definition of MILLENARY

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a :  a group of 1000 units or things
b :  1000 years :  millennium
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Origin of MILLENARY

Late Latin millenarium, from neuter of millenarius of a thousand, from Latin milleni one thousand each, from mille
First Known Use: 1550

Rhymes with MILLENARY

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2millenary

adjective

Definition of MILLENARY

1
:  suggesting a millennium
2
:  relating to or consisting of 1000

Origin of MILLENARY

Latin millenarius
First Known Use: 1577

Rhymes with MILLENARY

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