Ostermond

German

Etymology

From Old High German ōstaramānōth; equivalent to Ostern (“Easter”) +‎ Mond (“moon”). Compare English Eastermonth.

Pronunciation
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Proper noun

Ostermond m (plural Ostermonde)

  1. (archaic, poetic) April, the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, which most often includes Easter

Synonyms
  • April
  • Ostermonat m (cognate)
  • Launing
  • Wandelmonat m
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