menology

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Meaning

1. noun The study of months; the names and system of months within a given calendar.

   The Romans themselves believed Romulus had given them a 10-month lunar calendar, but modern scholars consider the actual original state of Roman menology uncertain.

2. noun Synonym of menologium, a monthly record, particularly in Assyriology and certain Christian contexts.

   The Menology of St Symeon mostly repeats earlier accounts but includes some small additions as well.

3. noun The content of a menologium, a liturgical calendar or hagiography.

   The menologies of St Symeon mostly repeat earlier accounts but include some small additions as well.

Similar words

emmenology manology morology hemerology mesology montology mayology mastology monadology monsterology

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