hebdomad

noun

heb·​do·​mad ˈheb-də-ˌmad How to pronounce hebdomad (audio)
1
: a group of seven
2
: a period of seven days : week

Word History

Etymology

Latin hebdomad-, hebdomas, from Greek, from hebdomos seventh, from hepta seven — more at seven

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hebdomad was in 1545

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Cite this Entry

“Hebdomad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hebdomad. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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