First Known Use: before 12th century
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April
noun \ˈā-prəl\
: the fourth month of the year
Full Definition of APRIL
: the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar
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Origin of APRIL
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French avrill, from Latin Aprilis
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April
noun \ˈā-prəl\
Definition of APRIL for Kids
: the fourth month of the year
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