English Explanatory Dictionary

Gregorian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
  2. Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
  3. Of or relating to James Gregory (mathematician), inventor of the Gregorian telescope.
noun
  1. A member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Gregorian.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/

Word forms

Gregorian more Gregorian most Gregorian Gregorians

Etymology

From Gregory + -ian.

Derived words

Gregorian calendar Gregorian chant Gregorianism Gregorianist Gregorian mode Gregorian reform Gregorian staff Gregorian telescope Gregorian tone Gregorian year
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