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JULIAN CALENDAR

\d͡ʒˈuːli͡ən kˈaləndə], \d‍ʒˈuːli‍ən kˈaləndə], \dʒ_ˈuː_l_iə_n k_ˈa_l_ə_n_d_ə]\

Definitions of JULIAN CALENDAR

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the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the solar calendar introduced in Rome in 46 b.c. by Julius Caesar and slightly modified by Augustus, establishing the 12-month year of 365 days with each 4th year having 366 days and the months having 31 or 30 days except for February

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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