plural of epacrid

plural of epact

the time (number of days) by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months; it is used in the calculation of the date of Easter

(in certain calendar systems) intercalary

Of or relating to Epaminondas (c. 418–362 BC), Theban general and statesman.

(rare) Time (usually five days) appended to a calendar year, outside of any regular month, to make the year 365 days long (in e.g. the ancient Egyptian calendar and in the French Republican calendar).

intercalary / (of Ancient Greek gods) worshiped on intercalary days

intercalated; supernumerary

plural of epacris

(botany) Any of the genus Epacris of shrubs.