ides
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Noun — In the ancient Roman calendar, the middle day of the month — the 15th in March, May, July, and October, the 13th in other months.
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Etymology
From Latin idus, a calendar term of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.
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What does “ides” mean?
The word “ides” means in the ancient Roman calendar, the middle day of the month — the 15th in March, May, July, and October, the 13th in other months. In plain terms, a specific day marking the middle of a month in the old Roman calendar, now mostly remembered thanks to Caesar's assassination.
How do you pronounce “ides”?
“Ides” is pronounced ydz (/aɪdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “ides” in a sentence?
Here is “ides” used in a sentence: “Julius Caesar was warned to "beware the Ides of March.".”
What part of speech is “ides”?
“Ides” is a noun.
Where does the word “ides” come from?
The word “ides” comes from Latin. From Latin idus, a calendar term of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.