Floréal

[ flaw-rey-al ]

noun

(in the French Revolutionary calendar) the eighth month of the year, extending from April 20 to May 19.

Origin of Floréal

1795–1805; <French <Latin flōre(us) of flowers (flōr-, stem of flōs flower + -eus adj. suffix) + French -al-al¹

Words Nearby Floréal

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How to use Floréal in a sentence

The decree of the Convention to the ſame effect paſſed about the 1ſt of Floreal.
A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete | An English Lady
The decree of the Convention to the same effect passed about the 1st of Floreal.
A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete | An English Lady

British Dictionary definitions for Floréal

Floréal

/ French (flɔreal) /

noun

the month of flowers: the eighth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from April 21 to May 20

Origin of Floréal

C19: ultimately from Latin flōreus of flowers, from flōs a flower

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