Main Entry: Jan·u·ary

Pronunciation: \ˈjan-yə-ˌwer-ē, -ˌwe-rē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural Jan·u·ar·ies or Jan·u·ar·ys

Etymology: Middle English Januarie, from Latin Januarius, 1st month of the ancient Roman year, from Janus

Date: 14th century

: the first month of the Gregorian calendar