Michaelmas

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈmɪkÉ™lmÉ™s/

Origin

From Middle English; equivalent to Michael + -mas.

Full definition of Michaelmas

Proper noun

1. A Christian feast celebrated on the 29th of September in honour of the archangel Michael.

Synonyms

• the feast of St Michael and All Angels

Derived terms

• Michaelmas daisy