September
/sɛpˈtɛmbər/noun
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Did you know?September derives from the Latin 'septem', meaning 'seven', revealing how ancient calendars shaped our perception of time and magic!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
septem
“seven”
Old French
Old French
septembre
“the seventh month”
Middle English
Middle English
septembre
“the seventh month of the year”
Modern English
English
September
“the ninth month of the year, as per the Gregorian calendar”
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