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ultimo

adjective
ul·​ti·​mo | \ ˈəl-tə-ˌmō How to pronounce ultimo (audio) \

Definition of ultimo

: of or occurring in the month preceding the present

First Known Use of ultimo

1616, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ultimo

Latin ultimo mense in the last month

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