April

English

/ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/, /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May. Abbreviation: Apr or Apr.
  • used since early 20th century.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English apprile derived from Old French avrill derived from Latin Aprīlis (of the month of the goddess Venus, of the month of April, of April) derived from Etruscan 𐌀𐌐𐌓𐌖 derived from Ancient Greek Ἀφροδίτη (Venus, Aphrodit).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἀφροδίτη

Gloss

Venus, Aphrodit

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