First Known Use: 14th century
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June
noun \ˈjün\
: the sixth month of the year
Full Definition of JUNE
: the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar
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Origin of JUNE
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French Juin, from Latin Junius
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June
noun \ˈjün\
Definition of JUNE for Kids
: the sixth month of the year
Word History of JUNE
The word June came from Latin Junius, the Roman name of the month. Junius is in turn derived from Juno, a goddess special to women who was worshipped in ancient Italy.
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