February

February

February (pronunciation: /ˈfɛb.juːˌɛr.i/) is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendar. The term is derived from the Latin word Februarius, named after the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the old Roman calendar.

Etymology

The word February is believed to have derived from the name of the festival of purification known as Februa, in the old Roman calendar. It is also associated with the Roman god Februus.

Related Terms

• January: The first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
• March: The third month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
• Leap Year: A year, occurring once every four years, which has 366 days including 29 February as an intercalary day.
• Winter: The season between autumn and spring comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of December, January, and February.
• Spring: The season between winter and summer comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of March, April, and May.

See Also

• Calendar
• Julian Calendar
• Gregorian Calendar
• Roman Calendar

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on February
• Wikipedia's article - February

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