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Gregorian

gre·go·rian

UK/ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/ US/ɡrʌˈɡɔriʌn/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church

2.

of or relating to Pope Gregory XIII or the calendar he introduced in 1582

Origin

From Gregory + -ian.

Phrases

  • Gregorian calendar
  • Gregorian chant
  • Gregorian mode
  • Gregorian reform
  • Gregorian staff
  • Gregorian telescope
  • Gregorian tone
  • Gregorian year

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