Januarynoun
The first month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
Januarynoun
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
January
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the first of seven months to have a length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day.
December
The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice.
December
Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season; as, the December of his life.
Decembernoun
the last (12th) month of the year
December
December is the twelfth and the last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is also the last of seven months to have a length of 31 days.