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leap year
noun
: a year of 366 days instead of 365 with February having 29 days instead of 28
Full Definition of LEAP YEAR
1
: a year in the Gregorian calendar containing 366 days with February 29 as the extra day
2
: an intercalary year in any calendar
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First Known Use of LEAP YEAR
14th century
Rhymes with LEAP YEAR
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LEAP YEAR Defined for Kids
leap year
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Definition of LEAP YEAR for Kids
: a year of 366 days with February 29 as the extra day
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