ides
IPA: ˈaɪdz
noun
- (historical, often capitalized) The notional full-moon day of a Roman month, occurring on the 15th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 13th day of all other months.
- Alternative form of ides: the notional full moon of a Roman month, used in Roman dating. [(historical, often capitalized) The notional full-moon day of a Roman month, occurring on the 15th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 13th day of all other months.]
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Examples of "ides" in Sentences
- The ambiguousity of the definition ID allows it to sidestep attacks.
- Pompeia was featured in the Epistolary novel Ides of March by Thornton Wilder.