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- noun The knowledge of calendars; the art of making calendars; a treatise on calendars.
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hemerology (Noun)
Meaning: A calendar, almanac, or guide that lists lucky and unlucky days of the year, often with astrological significance.
Example Usage: "The ancient Roman farmer consulted his hemerology before planting his crops, anxious to choose the most auspicious day."
August 26, 2025
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Example usage:
The astrologer consulted her detailed hemerology before advising the queen on the most auspicious date for the coronation.
Discovered in the ruins, the clay tablet was a Babylonian hemerology, prescribing which days were favorable for business and which for rest.
September 8, 2025