Annus

/ˈænəs/ noun

Latin word for 'year,' used in English phrases like 'annus mirabilis' (a remarkable year) and 'annus horribilis' (a terrible year).

From Latin 'annus' (year), with Indo-European roots related to 'annual' and 'anniversary.' The Latin word is used directly in English scholarly and formal contexts.

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