tetraeteris en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌtɛtrəˈɛdərəs/ (General-American)
- /ˌtɛtrəˈɛtərɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Late Latin tetraeteris, from Ancient Greek τετραετηρίς (tetraetērís), from τετρα- (tetra-, “four”) + ἔτος (étos, “year”).
Meanings
- Synonym of quadrennium: A four-year period, particularly (historical) those used in ancient Egyptian and Greek astronomical calculations.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tetraeterides | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tetraeterid | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fr tétraétéride (quadrennium — see also quadrennium)