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ides

nounfemininearchaicrare/ˈidɨʃ/i·des

Definition

1

In the Roman calendar, the 15th day of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other months.

Historical/archaic term, used mainly in literary or historical contexts.

Usage examples

“Beware the ides of March.”
“The ides were a significant date in the Roman calendar.”

Common combinations

ides of March