A Latin word for April, used in formal, historical, or Latin contexts; the month name in Latin.
From Latin 'Aprilis,' possibly derived from 'aperire' meaning 'to open' (because the earth opens with flowers), or alternatively from 'Aphrodite,' the Greek goddess. The Romans gave us this month name.
The Romans weren't sure what April meant even then—scholars have debated for centuries whether 'Aprilis' comes from 'aperire' (opening) or the goddess Aphrodite, showing that even month names have mysterious lost origins.
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