January

January — is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. It is, on average, the coolest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of… …   Wikipedia

January — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Don January (* 1929), US amerikanischer Golfspieler Lois January (1913–2006), US amerikanische Schauspielerin January ist der Vorname folgender Personen: January Jones (* 1978), US amerikanische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

January — Jan u*a*ry, n. [L. Januarius, fr. Janus an old Latin deity, the god of the sun and the year, to whom the month of January was sacred; cf. janua a door, Skr. y[=a] to go.] The first month of the year, containing thirty one days. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

January — late 13c., Ieneuer, from O.N.Fr. Genever, O.Fr. Jenvier (Mod.Fr. Janvier), attested from early 12c. in Anglo French, from L. Ianuarius (mensis) (the month) of Janus, to whom the month was sacred as the beginning of the year (see JANUS (Cf.… …   Etymology dictionary

January — ► NOUN (pl. Januaries) ▪ the first month of the year. ORIGIN from Latin Januarius mensis month of Janus (the Roman god who presided over doors and beginnings) …   English terms dictionary

January — [jan′yo͞o er΄ē] n. pl. Januaries [ME Janyuere < L Januarius ( mensis), (the month) of JANUS, to whom it was sacred] the first month of the year, having 31 days: abbrev. Jan, Ja, or J …   English World dictionary

January 1 — See also: New Year and New Year s Day << January 2011 >> Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa …   Wikipedia

January — Jan|u|a|ry [ˈdʒænjuəri, njuri US njueri] n plural Januaries [U and C] written abbreviation Jan. [Date: 1200 1300; : Latin; Origin: Januarius, from Janus ancient Roman god of doors, gates, and new beginnings] the first month of the year, between… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

January 31 — Groundhog Day Blizzard Satellite image of the storm on the evening of February 1 over the American Midwest. Storm type: Winter storm, Blizzard, Ice storm, Tornadoes, Thundersnow …   Wikipedia

January */*/*/ — UK [ˈdʒænjuərɪ] / US [ˈdʒænjuˌerɪ] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms January : singular January plural Januarys the first month of the year My class begins in January. The new year begins on January 1st. She ll come for a long visit next… …   English dictionary

January 21 — Events *1189 Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. *1287 The treaty of San Agayz is signed. Minorca is conquered by King Alfons III of Aragon. *1525 The Swiss Anabaptist Movement is born… …   Wikipedia