Gregorian

Gregorian

See also: gregorian, gregorián, and gregoriàn

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English Gregory
Proto-Indo-European *-nós
Proto-Italic *-nos
Latin -nus
Latin -ānus
Latin -iānusbor.
English -ian
English Gregorian

    From Gregory + -ian.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

    Adjective

    Gregorian (not comparable)

    1. Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
    2. Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
      An average Gregorian year is 365.2425 days.
    3. Of or relating to James Gregory (mathematician), inventor of the Gregorian telescope.

    Derived terms

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    Noun

    Gregorian (plural Gregorians)

    1. A member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory.
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