April

[ ey-pruh l ]

/ ˈeɪ prəl /

noun

the fourth month of the year, containing 30 days. Abbreviation: Apr.

a female given name.

Origin of April

before 1150; Middle English < Latin Aprīlis (adj., as modifying mēnsis month), probably based on Etruscan apru Aphrodite < Greek Aphrodítē; replacing Middle English Averil (< Old French avril < L), in its turn replacing late Old English aprilis (< L)

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Her latest book, Heretic: The Case for a Muslim Reformation, will be published in April by HarperCollins.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive |Ayaan Hirsi Ali |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Reached Tuesday, a Sitrick Co. rep confirmed they parted ways with Epstein in April 2011.

Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking |M.L. Nestel |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
It was known as the feast of Akitu, and it was celebrated in April.

New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style |Candida Moss |December 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“Scratch a liberal, find a fascist every time,” Woods tweeted in April.

How James Woods Became Obama’s Biggest Twitter Troll |Asawin Suebsaeng |December 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

In response, the April Revolution protests erupted in much of the country.

Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea |Rich Goldstein |December 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
It was more like what the big creatures in the world around him were in the habit of describing as an April errand.

The Story of a Dewdrop |J. R. Macduff
April 20th, Salina was raided, two men killed, and two hundred head of stock taken.

Forty Years Among the Indians |Daniel W. Jones
The best fishing season is from April to October, when the fish come to this bank to feed.

Fishing Grounds of the Gulf of Maine |Walter H. Rich
On the night of April 30th a strong gale blew nearly all night, and the Pasha signalled to the Khedive to drop two anchors.

In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria |Henry Morton Stanley
On April 26, 1850, a committee of the assembly was appointed to inquire into the subject.

The History of the Post Office in British North America |William Smith

British Dictionary definitions for april

April

/ (ˈeɪprəl) /

noun

the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

Word Origin for April

C14: from Latin Aprīlis, probably of Etruscan origin

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