Ventose

[ventәus]

(noun.) sixth month of the Revolutionary calendar (February and March); the windy month.

Editor: Shelton--From WordNet

(n.) A ventouse.

(a.) Windy; flatulent.

(a.) The sixth month of the calendar adopted by the first French republic. It began February 19, and ended March 20. See Vend/miaire.

Editor: Winthrop

adj. windy.—n. the sixth month of the French Revolutionary Calendar 19th February to 20th March.—n. Ventos′ity windiness: empty pride.

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