pomeridian
English
Etymology
From Latin pomeridianus (“of the afternoon”), contraction of postmeridianus.
Adjective
pomeridian (comparative more pomeridian, superlative most pomeridian)
- (rare) Of or pertaining to the afternoon.
- 1653, R.G. Gentleman, “The History of the Winds”, in The Works of Francis Bacon, translation of original by Francis Bacon, published 1831, page 254:
- The west winds are attendants of the pomeridian or afternoon hours […]
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Synonyms
- postmeridian