April

proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

Phrases & expressions

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    April Fools' Day — April 1st, a day for playing pranks
  • •
    April showers — rain characteristic of April, believed to encourage spring growth

Related words

See also: march, may, spring

Etymology

From Latin Aprilis, possibly from Etruscan Apru, from Greek Aphro, short for Aphrodite, the goddess of love, as April was considered sacred to her. Alternatively, from Latin aperire "to open," referring to the opening of buds and flowers in spring.