january

jan-u-ar-y · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following December and preceding February.

Related words

See also: December, february, month

Etymology

From Latin Januarius (mensis) ("month of Janus"), named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, and doorways, who had two faces looking in opposite directions.