Associations to the word «Michaelmas»

Wiktionary

MICHAELMAS, proper noun. A Christian feast celebrated on the 29th of September in honour of the archangel Michael.
MICHAELMAS DAISIES, noun. Plural of Michaelmas daisy
MICHAELMAS DAISY, noun. Aster amellus, a flowering plant; a flower of the plant.

Dictionary definition

MICHAELMAS, noun. Honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.

Wise words

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