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ventose
1[ ven-tohs ]
adjective
- given to empty talk; windy; flatulent.
Ventôse
2[ vahn-tohz ]
noun
- (in the French Revolutionary calendar) the sixth month of the year, extending from February 19 to March 20.
Ventôse
/ vɑ̃toz /
noun
- the windy month: the sixth month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from Feb 20 to Mar 21
Other Words From
- ven·tos·i·ty [ven-, tos, -i-tee], noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ventose1
Example Sentences
On Wednesday, the company said the body of a fourth crew member had been discovered the previous day and transferred to the French Navy’s "Ventôse" frigate.
The company said Tuesday that the bodies of two other crew members were recovered at sea Monday night and transferred to the French Navy frigate "Ventôse."
Besides the commercial vessels and aircraft, the French navy’s surveillance frigate “Ventôse” and “Panther” helicopter will also join the search on Monday.
On the 3rd of Ventose, year II.
Ventose, ven′tōs, adj. windy.—n. the sixth month of the French Revolutionary Calendar, 19th February to 20th March.—n.
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