Meaning of December in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈsɛmbər/

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  1. Noun

    December

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin, from decem‘ten’ (being originally the tenth month of the Roman year)

    Definitions

    1. the last (12th) month of the year

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