/ɔˈɡʊsti/ (aw-GUS-tee)

Definitions

1. noun

The months of July and August, especially in ancient Rome.

“The Roman general celebrated his victory in the month of Augusti.”

2. noun

A period of great heat and dryness in a region, especially the southern United States, typically occurring in the late summer months.

“The farmers were worried about the drought in the Augusti of that year.”