Choiak

/ˈtʃoʊjæk/ noun

The third month of the ancient Egyptian calendar, typically corresponding to October-November in the modern calendar.

From Egyptian 'Choiak' (Χοιάκ), the Greek-influenced name for the Egyptian month 'Khoiak,' referring to this period in the inundation cycle of the Nile River.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb