almanach
almanac, calendar
noun al-ma-NA Rare
Origin: Arabic al-manākh 'the calendar', via Medieval Latin almanach
Usage Note
Almanach has a silent final -ch, pronounced like al-ma-NA. It traditionally refers to a yearly publication combining a calendar with weather forecasts, saints' days, and miscellaneous facts. L'Almanach Vermot is a famous French edition full of jokes and popular wisdom.
Examples
"Il consulte l'almanach pour les fêtes."
Natural Translation
He consults the almanac for feast days.
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