Meaning of February in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛb(j)uˌɛri/

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1. Noun

   February

   Etymology

   Middle English feverer, from Old French feverier, based on Latin februarius, from februa, the name of a purification feast held in this month. The spelling change in the 15th century was due to association with the Latin word

   Definitions

   1. the month following January and preceding March