/ˈfeb.ru.ər.i/
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Meaning
The second month of the year, between January and March. It always takes a capital letter.
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Word origin
From Latin Februarius, named after Februa, a Roman festival of cleaning.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- Februarius
Examples
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We say "in February" for something during that month.
shortest .
It has fewer days than the other months.
skiing .
"Last February" means in that month of the year before this one.
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