pomeridian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin pomeridianus (of the afternoon), contraction of postmeridianus.

Adjective[edit]

pomeridian (comparative more pomeridian, superlative most pomeridian)

  1. (rare) Of or pertaining to the afternoon.
    • 1653, R.G. Gentleman, “The History of the Winds”, in The Works of Francis Bacon[1], translation of original by Francis Bacon, published 1831, page 254:
      The west winds are attendants of the pomeridian or afternoon hours []

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