hexameron

/ˌhɛksəˈmɛrən, ˌhɛkˈsæmərən/

Definitions

1. noun

A six-day period of creation; a poetic or symbolic representation of the six days of creation in the Bible.

“In the epic poem, the hexameron was described as a time of great change and transformation.”

2. noun

A work or period of six days, especially a six-day week.

“The store has a six-day week, known as a hexameron, to accommodate the holiday rush.”

Synonyms

  • sextameron
  • six-day period

Antonyms

  • rest day
  • weekend