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ides

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction \ ˈīdz \

Definition of ides

: the 15th day of March, May, July, or October or the 13th day of any other month in the ancient Roman calendar; broadly : this day and the seven days preceding it

Origin and Etymology of ides

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin idus

IDES Defined for English Language Learners

ides

noun

Definition of ides for English Language Learners

  • : the 15th day of March, May, July, or October or the 13th day of any other month in the ancient Roman calendar

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