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July

noun Ju·ly \j-ˈlī, jə-\

: the seventh month of the year

Full Definition of JULY

:  the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
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Origin of JULY

Middle English Julie, from Old English Julius, from Latin, from Gaius Julius Caesar
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with JULY

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JULY Defined for Kids

July

noun Ju·ly \j-ˈlī\

Definition of JULY for Kids

:  the seventh month of the year

Word History of JULY

In the earliest Roman calendar the year began with March, and the fifth month was the one we now call July. The original name of this month in Latin was in fact Quintilis, from the word quintus, fifth. After the death of the statesman Julius Caesar, who was born in this month, the Romans renamed it Julius in his honor. English July comes ultimately from Latin Julius.

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