kalendae

/kælɛndiː/ or /kɑːˈlɛndiː/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Roman calendar, the first day of each month, equivalent to the first day of the month in the Roman calendar.

“The Roman festival of Floralia was celebrated from April 27 to May 3, starting on the kalendae of May.”

Synonyms

  • first day
  • first day of the month

Antonyms

  • last day of the month