annus horribilis
an·nus hor·ri·bi·lis
noun \ˈa-nəs-hȯr-ˈi-bə-ləs, ˈä-\ plural an·ni hor·ri·bi·les\ˈa-ˌnī-hȯr-ˈi-bə-ˌlēz, ˈä-\
Definition of ANNUS HORRIBILIS
: a disastrous or unfortunate year
Origin of ANNUS HORRIBILIS
New Latin, literally, horrible year
First Known Use: 1983
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