epagomenae

/ɛpəɡəˈmɛniː/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Egyptian astronomy and calendar, the 5 or 6 extra days added at the end of the 365-day year to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year.

“The pharaoh’s calendar was based on the 365-day year, with the epagomenae accounting for the extra days.”

Synonyms

  • extra days
  • intercalary days

Antonyms

  • regular days
  • standard days