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Pronunciation : De*cem"ber
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. d?cembre, from L. December, fr. decem ten; this being the tenth month among the early Romans, who began the year in March. See Ten.]
Definition : 1. The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice.

2. Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season; as, the December of his life.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913