ventose

/vɛnˈtoʊzi/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to, or characteristic of, the month of Ventos, in ancient France, or more specifically, the month of February in the French Republican Calendar.

“The ventose weather made the landscape appear desolate and cold.”

2. noun

a month in the French Republican Calendar, equivalent to February, from 1793 to 1805.

“The winter festival was celebrated during the month of Ventose in the year 1796.”

Synonyms

  • chilly
  • frigid

Antonyms

  • balmy
  • warm