horary

adjective

ho·​ra·​ry ˈhȯr-ər-ē How to pronounce horary (audio)
ˈhär-
: of or relating to an hour
also : hourly

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The object is a horary quadrant, which tells the time by tracking the sun’s position in the sky. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin horarius, from Latin hora hour — more at hour

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of horary was in 1632

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“Horary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horary. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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